Communication assessments are often thought to be a misinterpretation of who you really are, but contrary to this belief, personality tests have proven themselves to be extremely compatible in the workplace. Using psychological and communication type testing like DISC helps build collaborative teams in the workplace as well as connect like-minded employees which boosts office moral.

DISC Behaviors

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  • Sees the big picture
  • Can be blunt
  • Accepts challenges
  • Gets straight to the point

Influence

  • Shows enthusiasm
  • Is optimistic
  • Likes to collaborate
  • Dislikes being ignored

Steadiness

  • Doesn’t like to be rushed
  • Calm manner
  • Calm approach
  • Supportive actions
  • Humility

Conscientiousness

  • Enjoys independence
  • Objective reasoning
  • Wants the details
  • Fears being wrong

How Using DISC Assessments Helps Build a Strong Team

Self awareness is the first step to self improvement. When individuals better understand themselves and the way they interact with others they become better at problem solving, collaborating and responding to conflict. Using DISC assessments provides a judge-free platform for behavioral analysis that uses a common language to help people understand their communication styles.

Introducing Your Employees to Communication Assessments

Depending on your work environment, introducing communication assessments to your employees could be accepted in a negative way. In order to establish a useful purpose in testing your employees, you have to make sure to explore all of your options and utilize the tests that you think will be the best fit for your team. Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in the workplace will also help with receiving the idea of conducting communication assessments.

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