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DISC Relationship Survey- Page 2 (Natural Behavior)

Instructions: Focus on your instinctive behavior and not what you perceive is the best response. Be aware, there are no right or wrong answers.

How to respond: Rank each horizontal row of words on a scale of 4,3,2,1 with 4 being the word that best describes you and 1 being the least like you. Use all rankings in each line only once. Below is an example:

Dominant Influencing Steadiness Compliant2 1 4 3

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1 4 1 4

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1 4 1 4

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4 1

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____ Forceful _____ Lively _____ Modest _____ Tactful4

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* Note: If your totals do not add up to 120, you did not complete the survey correctly or you made a mistake in adding up the totals. Recheck your work.

Argumentative

Bold

Take Charge

Candid

Independent

Fun-loving

Spontaneous

Optimistic

Cheerful

Enthusiastic

Patient

Stable

Peaceful

Loyal

Good listener

Logical

Organized

Conscientious

Serious

High standards

_____ Total _____ Total _____ Total _____ Total

Risk Taker Talkative Gentle Factual2

2

2

2

3

3

1

1

1

1

1

1

4

4

4

4

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

28 12 42 38 = 120

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Identify the four columnsIdentify the four columnsat the bottom of page 16 [UHOMY] at the bottom of page 16 [UHOMY]

or 2 [Team Building Survey]or 2 [Team Building Survey]Place the followings lettersPlace the followings letters

under each column. under each column.

D I S C

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Tally BoxTally BoxPage 3Page 3

DD CCII SS

28 12 42 38

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DISC PROFILEDISC PROFILE

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High Style

High Style

Low Style

Low Style

DD II SS CCExtreme

Extreme

Strong

Strong

Midline

2. Using the totals from your tally box, plot your D-I-S-Cdimensions on the right; then connect the four

plotting points.

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High Style

High Style

Low Style

Low Style

DD II SS CC

Item #3 – Page 3

My plotting point color(s) above the midline

are:

and below the midline are:

Colors that are not a part of my style are:

Blue &Yellow

Green & Red

Blue &Yellow

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DISC PROFILEDISC PROFILE

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44

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High Style

High Style

Low Style

Low Style

DD II SS CC

3c. Color(s) that are not a part of my style are:

Green & Red

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UHOMY workbook – Page 17

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Definitions of DISC StylesDefinitions of DISC Styles

Dominant Styles:Dominant Styles: Work toward achieving goalsachieving goals and resultsresults; they function best in an active, challengingactive, challenging

environment.

Influencing Styles:Influencing Styles:Work toward relating to people through verbal relating to people through verbal

persuasionpersuasion; they function best in friendly, favorablefriendly, favorable, , environment.

Steadiness Styles: Steadiness Styles: Work toward supporting supporting and cooperating cooperating with others; they function best in supportive, harmonious supportive, harmonious environment.

Compliance Styles:Compliance Styles:Work toward doing things right doing things right and focus on detailsfocus on details; they function best in a structured, orderlystructured, orderly environment.

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Personalize your definitionsPersonalize your definitions

supporting and cooperating with others andsupporting and cooperating with others and

doing things right with a focus on detailsdoing things right with a focus on details

supportive and harmonioussupportive and harmonious with some structure and orderwith some structure and order

Based on the information above, write a personal definition.

I tend to work toward…

and function best in an environment that is…

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Understanding Your Work/Role StyleUnderstanding Your Work/Role Style High Style High D High I High S High C

Preferred task Challenging People related Scheduled DetailedLeadership style Decisive Interactive Cooperative AnalyticalStrength Problem solver Encourager Supporter OrganizerLimitation Too direct Too disorganized Too indecisive Too detailed--------------------------------------- Midline -----------------------------------------------Preferred task Routine Technical Diverse UnorthodoxLeadership style Participate Structured Reactive InstinctiveStrength Team player Logical Thinker Energy source Risk takerLimitation Too indirect Too impersonal Too intense Too nontraditional

Low Style Low D Low I Low S Low C

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Preferred task Challenging People related Scheduled DetailedLeadership style Decisive Interactive Cooperative TraditionalStrength Problem solver Encourager Supporter OrganizerLimitation Too direct Too disorganized Too indecisive Too detailed--------------------------------------- Midline -----------------------------------------------Preferred task Routine Technical Diverse UnorthodoxLeadership style Participate Structured Reactive InstinctiveStrength Team player Logical Thinker Energy source Risk takerLimitation Too indirect Too impersonal Too intense Too nontraditional


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Preferred task Challenging People related Scheduled DetailedWork style Decisive Interactive Cooperative TraditionalStrength Problem solver Encourager Supporter OrganizerLimitation Too direct Too disorganized Too indecisive Too detailed--------------------------------------- Midline -----------------------------------------------Preferred task Routine Technical Diverse UnorthodoxWork style Participate Structured Reactive InstinctiveStrength Team player Logical Thinker Energy source Risk takerLimitation Too indirect Too impersonal Too intense Too nontraditional


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I prefer tasks that are______________________________. My work style tends to be______________________.

My strengths are being a___________________________.

Regarding my limitations, I tend to be too_______________________________________________; therefore,

I need a High ______ Low _____ on my team.

Defining Your Work Style

challenging and detailed

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Preferred task Challenging People related Scheduled DetailedWork style Decisive Interactive Cooperative TraditionalStrength Problem solver Encourager Supporter OrganizerLimitation Too direct Too disorganized Too indecisive Too detailed--------------------------------------- Midline -----------------------------------------------Preferred task Routine Technical Diverse UnorthodoxWork style Participate Structured Reactive InstinctiveStrength Team player Logical Thinker Energy source Risk takerLimitation Too indirect Too impersonal Too intense Too nontraditional


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decisive and reactive


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Preferred task Challenging People related Scheduled DetailedWork style Decisive Interactive Cooperative TraditionalStrength Problem solver Encourager Supporter OrganizerLimitation Too direct Too disorganized Too indecisive Too detailed--------------------------------------- Midline -----------------------------------------------Preferred task Routine Technical Diverse UnorthodoxWork style Participative Structured Reactive InstinctiveStrength Team player Logical Thinker Energy source Risk takerLimitation Too indirect Too impersonal Too intense Too nontraditional


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problem solver and energy source

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direct impersonal and intense


problem solver & energy source

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I prefer tasks that are______________________________. My managing style tends to be______________________.





cooperative and traditional

directimpersonal and intense

scheduled, detailed and routine

supporter, organizer & team player

I/S D

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Understanding Your Communication StyleUnderstanding Your Communication Style[[Team Building SurveyTeam Building Survey - Page 6] - Page 6]

Understanding Your Communication StyleUnderstanding Your Communication Style[[Team Building SurveyTeam Building Survey - Page 6] - Page 6]

High Style High D High I High S High C

Act Assertive Persuasive Patient ContemplativeWant Control Approval Routine StandardsFear Losing Rejection Change Being wrong Response Anger Blame Nonparticipation Criticism--------------------------------------- Midline -----------------------------------------------Act Cooperative Unemotional Responsive Free-spiritedWant Harmony Logical Variety Non structuredFear Confrontation Illogical actions Status Quo ConformingResponse Indifference Suspicious Physical action Emotion



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As a S/C style blend, I naturally act_______________________

because I want _______________________________________

If I perceive that I may face _____________________________

I may respond with ___________________________________

Defining Your Unique Communication Style

cooperative & unemotional

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because I want _______________________________________





harmony, standards & routine

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because I want _______________________________________






confrontation, being wrong & change

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because I want _______________________________________






confrontation, being wrong & change

suspicion, nonparticipation and indifference

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DISC responses to conflictDISC responses to conflictDISC responses to conflictDISC responses to conflictHigh Style High D High I High S High C

Comfortable Decisive Enthusiastic Supportive StructureFear Losing Rejection Change Being wrongTension Demanding Attacks Complies Avoids conflictProlonged Avoids contact Complies Attacks Demands details--------------------------------------- Midline -----------------------------------------------Comfortable Team player Working alone Spontaneous Non structureFear Confrontation Illogical actions Status Quo ConformingTension Becomes quiet Remains quiet Challenges ArbitraryProlonged Stuffs feelings Covert actions Assesses blame Sarcastic



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I am most comfortable being __________________________

When I feel fears of ______________ it causes tension for me.

Under tension, I may _________________________________

If this intensifies the conflict, I may _____________________

Defining Your Negotiating Style in resolving Conflict

supportive & structured

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confrontation

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confrontation

remain calm & become quiet

stuff feelings or react covertly

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DISC relational stylesDISC relational styles[[Team Building SurveyTeam Building Survey – Page 8] – Page 8]

DISC relational stylesDISC relational styles[[Team Building SurveyTeam Building Survey – Page 8] – Page 8]


Respond Be direct Be friendly Be nonthreatening Be specificRelate Briefness Express of feelings Friendly tones Patient answersReinforce The Bottom line Social recognition Time to process Time to validateHelp Get out of the way Talk to me Assurances Leave me alone--------------------------------------- Midline -----------------------------------------------Respond Time to process Be Logical Focus on action Focus on activitiesRelate Nonverbal Assurances Accurate Data Variety Non structureReinforce Time to react Support Control EncouragementHelp Give me a hug Respect privacy Are spontaneous Are flexible



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As a high S/C and low D/I blend, my suggestion to others in responding to me is _____________________________________

in relating to me with ___________________________________

in reinforcing me give me_________________________________

When I’m under stress, you can be helpful to me if you________

_____________________________________________________.

Defining the 3 R’s of Building a Relationship with You

be non threatening, specific and logical

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As a S/C style blend, my suggestion to others in responding to me is

______________________________________________________




_____________________________________________________.



nonverbal assurances and friendly tones

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______________________________________________________




_____________________________________________________.




time to process, validate and then react

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______________________________________________________




_____________________________________________________.




time to process, validate and then react

give me assurance and a hug

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Developing DISC BalanceDeveloping DISC Balance

Underline the strength(s) & weakness(es) that best describe you.

Circle the style that best complements your strength(s) and weakness(es).

Strengths Weaknesses Complementary Style

Initiating Taking care of details/follow throughDecisiveGoal-oriented

CompetitiveForceful

Authoritative

Showing PatienceShowing concern for people

DiplomaticTeam Player

Verbalize feeling of others

CCSSIICCSSII

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Emotionally responsive Objective problem solverOptimistic starterConfident

Verbally enthusiasticTrusting & affirming

Socially sensitive

Follow-through

RealisticMaking unpopular decisions

Good listenerAsking critical questions

DDSSCCDDSSCC

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Accommodating ChallengingPatientAmiable

Good listenerEasy going

Calm

Spontaneous

Asking critical questionsAggressiveExpressive

Concerned about details

DDIICCDDIICC

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Cautious DecisivePreciseThorough

Well preparedPerfectionist

Systematic thinker

Flexible

AccommodationProblem Solver

Verbalize thoughts of othersPractical

DDIISS

IISS

DD

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Relationship strategy for High D StylesRelationship strategy for High D StylesRelationship strategy for High D StylesRelationship strategy for High D Styles

How to Respond to a High D How to Respond to a High D •In conflict expect: Disagreement and debate•Focus: On actions and goals•Tone: Must be firm and direct• Give: “What” responses• Disengage: When the conversation becomes too heated

How to Relate to a High DHow to Relate to a High D • Be brief and to the point

• Use logic with an action plan• Allow time to consider your ideas

How to Reinforce the High DHow to Reinforce the High D • Repeat the plan of action focusing on goals, objectives, & results

• Give bottomline instructions• Get out of the way

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Relationship Strategy or the High I StylesRelationship Strategy or the High I Styles Relationship Strategy or the High I StylesRelationship Strategy or the High I Styles

How to Respond to a High I•In conflict expect: Denial or shift blame responses• Focus: On relationships and fun activities • Tone: Informal, friendly and positive• Give: “Who” responses• Disengage: When responses become too emotional

How to Relate to a High I • Use friendly voice tones

• Allow time for them to verbalize their feelings• You transfer talk to an action plan

How to Reinforce the High I • Offer positive encouragement and incentives for taking on tasks

• You organize the action plan• Communicate positive recognition

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Relationship Strategy or the High S StyleRelationship Strategy or the High S StyleRelationship Strategy or the High S StyleRelationship Strategy or the High S Style

How to Respond to a High SHow to Respond to a High S• In conflict expect: Need for process time when considering change• Focus: On harmony and stability• Tone: Be nonthreatening and patient• Give: “How” responses; make allowance for family needs and issues• Disengage: When they become quiet and you loose eye contact

How to Relate to a High S • Use friendly tones when instructing

• Give personal, nonverbal acceptance and assurances • Allow time to process information

How to Reinforce the High SHow to Reinforce the High S • Repeat any instructions

• Provide hands-on reinforcement • Be patient in allowing time to take ownership

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Relationship Strategy or the High C StyleRelationship Strategy or the High C StyleRelationship Strategy or the High C StyleRelationship Strategy or the High C Style

How to Respond to a High C• In conflict expect: Cautious or negative responses• Focus: On answering their questions• Tone: Patient and persistent• Give: “Why” responses• Disengage: When they respond with a “poor me” statement

How to Relate to a High C • Answer questions in a patient and persistent manner

• Mix accurate data with assurances• Allow time to validate information

How to Reinforce the High C • Provide a step by step approach to a goal

• Provide reassurances of support • Give permission to validate information with third parties

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I feel the four best words to describe my strengths are: (page 9)

The style(s) I need to balance my weaknesses & limitations are: (p9)

Communicating My DISC Style to Others

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When responding to me in conflict, I prefer: (page 10)

When relating to me, I prefer: (page 10)

To reinforce, I prefer: (page 10)

To be a more effective team member, I need (page 10)


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When I am under stress, the most helpful thing you can do for me is to:

As a High ____, I believe the behavior skills that best describe me are:

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Name TagName Tag

Name

Famous Person

D I S C

Your Name

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When I am under stress, the most helpful thing you can do for me is to:

As a High ____, I believe the behavior skills that best describe me are:

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DISC Blends & Biblical Characters – DISC Blends & Biblical Characters – UHOMY wkb. - Page 29UHOMY wkb. - Page 29

DISC BLENDS BIBLICAL CHARACTERSD - [Developer] SOLOMON, RAHAB, ZIPPORAHD/I - [Result-Oriented] JOSHUA, SARAHD=I - [Inspirational] APOLLOS, STEPHEN, LYDIAD/C - [Creative] PAUL, RACHELI - [Promoter] AARON, KING SAUL I/D - [Persuader] PETER, REBEKAHI/S - [Counselor] BARNABAS, ABIGAILI/C - [Appraiser] DAVID, MARY MAGDALENE S or S/C - [Specialist] ISSAC, DORCASS/D - [Achiever] NEHEMIAH, MARTHAS/I - [Agent] ABRAHAM, HANNAHS/C/D - [Investigator] JACOB, JAMES [ACTS 15], ANNAC or C/S - [Objective -thinker] LUKE, ESTHERC/S/D - [Perfectionist] MOSES, THOMAS, NAOMI C/S/I - [Practitioner] ELIJAH, DEBORAH, RUTH C = S - [Perfectionist] JOHN, MARY

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Tools to Measure Needs Tools to Measure Needs of Couplesof Couples

Strengths, limitations Strengths, limitations and fearsand fears

How and why conflict How and why conflict occursoccurs

Resolution strategies Resolution strategies based on Biblical modelsbased on Biblical models

Five Love Languages Five Love Languages assessmentassessment

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Additional Tools to Measure NeedsAdditional Tools to Measure Needs

Assesses Assesses DISC stylesDISC styles and and parallels DISC profilesparallels DISC profiles

to Biblical charactersto Biblical characters Measures one’s Measures one’s

Love LanguageLove Language Assesses Assesses Spiritual GiftsSpiritual Gifts

Learning StyleLearning Style profile profile Addresses Jesus’ styleAddresses Jesus’ style

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Youth Survey -Youth Survey -

3 R’s of communication 3 R’s of communication which parallels the which parallels the Biblical strategiesBiblical strategies

Hemispheric style – Hemispheric style – Right brain/Left brainRight brain/Left brain

Learning stylesLearning styles Parallels with a famous Parallels with a famous

leader or Biblical leader or Biblical charactercharacter

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Children’s Behavior Survey Children’s Behavior Survey

3 R’s of 3 R’s of communication which communication which parallels the Biblical parallels the Biblical strategiesstrategies

Learning stylesLearning styles Parallels with a Parallels with a

famous leader or famous leader or Biblical characterBiblical character

How I learn exerciseHow I learn exercise

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For more information:For more information:

Understanding How Others Misunderstand You book -

Over 300 pages of information with a focus on integrating the DISC model

with Biblical characters.

Understanding How Others Misunderstand You workbook -

Over 144 pages paralleling the Understanding book. The workbook includes

six assessments (4 DISC profiles, a Role Analysis and Spiritual Gifts inventory.)

Contact: In His Grace, Inc., 3006 Quincannon Lane, Houston, Texas 77043.

Phone numbers: (713) 934-8810, fax (713) 462-2208, e-mail: [email protected]

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