DiSC® in the Libraries

4 basic styles and 8 priorities

Everything DiSC® Workplace

What are your preferences and tendencies?

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Everything DiSC Workplace® was selected by our Library Dean and Associate Deans as an organizational development effort for our full-time library employees. Everything DiSC® measures behavioral preferences and tendencies based on the DiSC® model. DiSC describes four basic styles: D (Dominant), i (Influence), S (Steadiness), and C (Conscientiousness). Participants of these workshops receive personalized insights to deepen the understanding of self and others. Appreciating differences in our work styles can lead to more successful interactions across individuals and groups. Me, we, and together are aspects of DiSC’s workshop rollout plan. If you have completed your DiSC questionnaire, you can log in to see your results here.

DiSC Introduction – up to 2 hrs

This workshop emphasizes “me” and “we” aspects of DiSC®. We’ll review the DiSC quadrants and priorities so you can better understand the component parts of your DiSC results/report. Discussions offer time for comparing your DiSC results with others. DiSC’s online platform, Catalyst will also be used to provide a hands-on look into “we” aspects of DiSC. Pre-work: Requires you to complete a 20-minute questionnaire before the workshop.

  • Learn about DiSC® and the Everything DiSC Workplace® Map 
  • Identify your style and explore the priorities
  • Identify what works and what challenges you 
  • Discover similarities and differences
  • Discover your reaction to different DiSC® styles 

DiSC Team Culture – up to 2 hrs

Continuing DiSC’s rollout plan and DiSC’s together aspects, this workshop emphasizes team discussion using the group’s DiSC® culture report (sample). Pre-work: Log in and review your individual DiSC results.

  • Review the DiSC model
  • Go over your DiSC Group Culture report
  • Identify team strengths and potential conflict points
  • Discuss unspoken expectations of your group
  • Discuss/draft notes for what you want people outside of your unit to remember about your teams culture

DiSC Management Overview – up to 2 hrs

The DiSC® Management upgrade and overview workshop emphasizes management strengths and priorities and the ways you likely assume that people should work together. This experience provides opportunities to review, discuss and shape directing, delegating, and developing talent.

Employees that attend this session will receive the DiSC Management upgrade along with additional results and insights in your DiSC Catalyst area (online).

This session can be carried out cross-departmentally or as a session for your team.

DiSC Agile EQ Overview – up to 2 hrs

Everything DiSC® Agile EQ™ continues the DiSC® journey by teaching you to read the emotional and interpersonal needs of a situation and how to take an agile approach to appropriately respond.

Employees that attend this session will receive the DiSC Agile EQ report that includes additional results and insights in your DiSC Catalyst area (online).

This session can be carried out cross-departmentally or as a session for your team.

Your Facilitator

The Libraries’ Training Program Manager obtained the Everything DiSC Workplace® Facilitator credential to conduct DiSC workshops for Smathers Libraries employees.