Overview
Between the ages of 25 and 54, the average American spends 8 hours a day working or on work-related activities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
When you compare that to the amount of time spent on other activities, such as eating, sleeping, leisure activities and caring for others, we spend more of our time during the week with our co-workers than with our families.
Understanding the array of personalities found in a work environment has proven to be a successful tool for not only creating happier workplaces, but also for decreasing the number of personality-related misunderstandings. A more positive environment has also been linked to higher productivity.
One tool that helps companies teach their employees to recognize different personalities within an environment or specific situation is a DiSC® Profile. Based on the work of Dr. William Moulton Marston, DiSC Profiles are self-assessments used to create a profile of each worker’s personality, and includes information about the worker’s priorities, strengths, communication style, and reliability strategies with others, to name a few.
Preparing for an Everything DiSC Workplace Session
DiSC workforce training can be accomplished through user-friendly kits that provide the necessary tools and offer a variety of customizable features to fit time constraints, including switch-out video clips, modifiable PowerPoint presentation slides, a leader’s guide, and handouts. Each kit can be geared toward management or general workforce, and includes:
- Leader’s guide
- Participant handouts
- DiSC style and interaction guidelines
- Online resources and research
Preparing for a session starts with a kit that provides DiSC training materials, but there are additional items that can create a smoother session, allowing for more connectivity between the attendees and the trainer:
- Name tags and name tents
- Easel pads
- Post-it notes
- Laser pointer
- QuikDiSC Card Deck, color-coded cards which teach attendees the D, i, S, and C behavioral dimensions.
- Blown-up display poster of the team view report to display during the sessions
Whether you are seeking team-building strategies, improved front-line management capabilities, increased communication or effective conflict resolution, Everything DiSC Workplace Training Materials can help you reach your goal no matter what size your company or organization is. Learn more about this non-judgmental yet highly effective personality assessment tool at the Intesi! Resources website.
About Steve Giles
Co-owner/Co-founder of Intesi! Resources. Educated as an architect I transitioned to technology during my career in architecture. Intesi! Resources was founded in 2004 and my focus is everything Web/eCommerce related from the design and development of our site to all the marketing activities involved. I also provide significant support for our clients on all our products and how they are used to deliver assessment-driven learning solutions that develop self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
