HR Definitions

DISC



What is it?
DISC is a behavioural model developed by William Marston in the early 1920s.

Pro-ActiveStyles™ is an online questionnaire based on Marston's four-dimensional DISC model. Four behaviour components are explored: Decisive, Interactive, Stabilising, and Cautious.

The authors of Pro-ActiveStyles modified some of the elements of the Marston model to bring the content into a more contemporary view.

Because the report also includes feedback on the subject's learning and facilitating style, this tool helps people who will be called upon to teach, train, facilitate, or present information in the course of their work.

How can it be used?
DISC-based tools like ProactiveStyles can be used for any of the following:

  • Developing Self Awareness
  • As a tool for explaining behaviours within a team environment
  • As an aid to conflict resolution
  • As an aid to understanding the behaviours of managers and staff in the workplace

Best Practice
As with all self assessment tools, DISC based tools like Pro-ActiveStylesT are best used as a component of an organisational development process facilitated by a professional who can assist the person to understand how the tool can be applied.

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