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What is the DISC Behavior Styles Survey?
What Is Disc? DISC is a theory of behavior developed from the work of Dr. William Marston and his book, The Emotions of Normal People. Marston believed that behavior can be divided into four basic dimensions: Drive Influencing Steadiness Compliance Each person displays some behavior, in varying intensity, in each dimension. One’s personality is the total picture produced by the intensity of each of the four factors and the way in which they influence each other. The DISC measurement system analyzes these factors and reveals one’s actual behavior and tendencies toward certain behavior. By understanding oneself and others, one will be better able to achieve success in any situation — on the job, at home, in society at large. By better understanding ourselves — and others — we can be more effective as individuals and as an organization. DISC – Behavior Styles Purpose is to better understand yourself and better
Six Lessons Learned About Change Management
Below are six lessons learned by change management by the Hayes Group International. It will not be easy. It will take time. Identify the resistance upfront – and use what you learn. Clearly communicate what is being changed up front. Get help from those who will be impacted by the change. Celebrate! To learn more about change management, check out our case study of our work in this field at a past client. Also, be sure to visit our change management service page as well to learn more about what we can offer for this service.
Prioritize Your Numerous Levels of Relationships
In this article I’ll discuss the different levels of our relationships, managing change in relationships and the concept of balance in our relationships. Let’s look at the different levels of our relationships. We develop relationships because we need other people, but those needs vary in relative strength and frequency. We have no relationship with about five billion strangers — folks we don’t know, have made no investment in and expect no return. Our lowest-level relationships are with those individuals we recognize by face or know by name. We greet them and might even stop to listen when we see them on the street. We have probably 500 – 1,000 relationships at a face or name recognition level. We also have higher-level relationships with neighbors, co-members of professional and social organizations. Many of us have as many as 100 – 200 relationships at this level. We gladly invest time and energy
