Apr 18, 2010

Leam The DISC Model Theory

The personal Profile System is based on Willa Moulton Marston’s DISC Model Theory: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness.
1.    Dominance and Conscientiousness make us see the environment as requiring aggressive or defensive responses. Influence and Steadiness make us see the environment as being favorable and supportive rather than antagonistic.
2.    The other significant element that determines behavioral style is how much power a person perceives him/her self to have in an environment. People with Dominance and Influence share a perception of being ore powerful than the conditions in their environment, so that their behavioral strategies have to do with shaping their environment to meet their needs.
3.    With Steadiness and Conscientiousness, individuals tend not to perceive themselves as being ore powerful than the environment, so that their strategies are based on working with existing conditions within it.
The DISC Model Theory enables you to understand yourself and others in order to create an environment that ensures greater success. At the same time, you gain appreciation for different behavioral styles. Effective leaders and managers know their styles, recognize the demands of the situation, and adopt communication strategies that best fit those needs. If you know your style, you can capitalize on your strengths, and anticipate and minimize conflict with others.

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