Extended DISC® System
Extended DISC®
Assessment Suite
Extended DISC Background
Carl Jung theorised that the mind behaves on two levels, the
conscious and unconscious and what is commonly referred to
as ‘the iceberg’.
The visible portion of the iceberg is the conscious mind, what is
outwardly expressed or our conscious behaviour and it is where
we think, feel, sense and use intuition.
The portion below the surface is our unconscious mind, here is
where we find thoughts, feelings and information not readily
available to us.
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Background to our Behaviour
We all have our personal ways of behaving in different
situations.
Usually we act routinely, repeating our adapted ways of
doing things. It is easier to repeat our adapted ways than to
learn new ways.
We attempt to predict situations unconsciously, and to do
things in ways we found to work in different situations in the
past.
Typically we form an opinion of another person almost
immediately - whether we want to or not.
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Human Behaviour
To better understand human behaviour, a model was developed using
two axis:
Thinking
Sensing
Intuition
Feeling
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Description of each Quadrant
Logic
Systems
Analyses
Facts
Hard values
Results
Examining
Instructions
Change
Renewal
Traditions
Checking
Influencing
Generating ideas
Friendliness
Considerate
Emotions
People
Communication
Openness
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Human Capacity
Human Capacity is made up of:
Behavioural Filters
Cultural heritage
Attitudes
Unconscious behavior
Values
Conscious behavior
Skills
Knowledge
Experience
Expectations
Physical Condition
Mental Condition
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Human Capacity
Cultural Heritage
Represents all that we have adopted during our lives (our inner
selves) – cultural norms, values, ethics and morals. It is personal to
each individual, we cannot transfer it to anyone else.
Unconscious Behaviour
The way we naturally respond to a stimulus. Differentiates people with
the same cultural background. The behaviours we use naturally
requires the least energy and when we have least control of ourselves,
eg under pressure.
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Human Capacity
Behavioural Filters
These are personal to every individual and can be influenced and
changed quickly if we desire. They restrict or widen our options for
responding, behaving and communicating. If a negative
connotation, the filter most likely directs our behaviour towards a
more negative and critical direction. If a positive connotation, the
filter makes us more flexible and effective.
Conscious Behaviour
Learned behaviours that connect us to the situation and the people
involved. This is the behaviour we exhibit when we have time to design
the best possible approach and when external or internal pressures
don’t prevent us from doing that. It is a combination of the
requirements of the environment and our inner behavioural motivation.
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Extended DISC® System
Behavioural Assessment
Behavioural Styles
The Behavioural Assessment does not provide results that classify
people.
There are no good/bad categories and the system does not rank
people in any way.
All the information in this assessment is derived from your “natural
behavioural style”. It is a behavioural style that takes the least
energy and effort, requires the least amount of concentration and is
usually the most comfortable for you.
It does not measure knowledge or skills. None of the behavioral styles
are better or worse.
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What’s in your Behavioural Assessment
Cover Page
Profiles
Diamond
Motivators
Text Page
Team Roles
Competencies
Questions
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Answering Interface
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Profiles I & II
Profile I
Profile II
Tells us what your
adjusted style is to
your work
environment - your
conscious
behaviour.
Tells us what your
natural
behavioural style
is – your
unconscious
behavoiur.
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The Diamond
The Diamond
This shows us where your most
natural behavioural style is (the
blue area) and where you can
easily develop (the shaded
areas).
The end of the arrow is where
your adjusted style is so the
arrow shows us how far you are
stretching.
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Applications
The Behavioural Assessments have many applications:
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Recruitment
Retention & Motivation
Team Development & Building
Self-development
Improving Communication
Coaching & Training
Leadership Development
Sales & Management Training
Customer Service Training
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