DISC model
The DISC model is an analysis that relates to personal development and the development of an entire team. The model provides an insight into a specific person's behavioral and communication preferences. As a result, a personality is mapped out. This is done in form of four different colors that visualize a personality style:
- Decisive/direct (red). These people tend to be assertive, direct and primarily interested in the big picture. Making decisions goes well with this group of people. People who fall into this group have a strong will.
- Interactive/ inspiring (yellow). These people are friendly, like to talk and make contacts with others easily. These people also have a strong will and can make decisions fairly easily.
- Stable/social (green). People in this group are very capable of listening to others and therefore tend to be fairly quiet individuals. They tend to be very stable, practical, social and loyal. These traits make these people very good collaborators with others.
- Conforming/Correct (blue). These people generally proceed thoroughly and like to gather facts and details. These traits mean that these (often somewhat sensitive) people tend to be analytical and precise.
The DISC model is shaped by two axes. The horizontal axis represents the speed and directness of a person. This distinguishes whether someone is very verbal and direct or, on the contrary, prefers to wait quietly.
The vertical axis distinguishes between people-oriented and task-oriented. Here, it distinguishes between individuals who prefer facts and/or substantiation with those who often rely on feelings and/or trust.
The aforementioned axes lay the foundation for the four DISC styles mentioned above. The DISC model helps to increase the effectiveness of people, teams and organizations by utilizing and recognizing talents.