Although I didn’t pay for the full version of the test, I recently came across a free version at http://discpersonalitytesting.com/free-disc-test/. I’ve noticed that certain tests name the four areas differently, but the categories are essentially the same. My results are below:
You have a blend of both Cautious (“C”) and Supportive (“S”) traits. Your Cautious traits are probably a little stronger than your Supportive traits.
Some words that describe you are:
- Critical thinking,
- Careful,
- Committed to quality, and
- Helpful.
You are reserved, and you probably prefer individual or small group interaction to large social settings. You probably like to work alone or with one or two other people on projects and tasks using proven practices and focused on quality.
S is for Steadiness
People with the S style place an emphasis on cooperating with others within existing circumstances to carry out the task.
A person with an S style
- is motivated by cooperation, opportunities to help and sincere appreciation
- prioritizes giving support, collaboration and maintaining stability
- is described as calm, patient, predictable, deliberate, stable and consistent.
- may be limited by being indecisive, overly accommodating and tendency to avoid change
- may fear change, loss of stability and offending others
- values loyalty, helping others and security
Goals:
- personal accomplishments
- group acceptance
- power through formal roles and positions of authority
- maintenance of status quo and controlled environment
Will need to expend more energy to:
- quickly adapt to change or unclear expectations
- multitask
- promote themselves
- confront others
When communicating with the S style individuals, be personal and amiable, express your interest in them and what you expect from them, take time to provide clarification, be polite, and avoid being confrontational, overly aggressive or rude.
DiSC Classic Patterns: Specialist, Achiever, Agent, Investigator
Leadership styles: Inclusive, Humble, Affirming
C is for Conscientiousness
People with the C style place an emphasis on working conscientiously within existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy.
A person with a C style
- is motivated by opportunities to gain knowledge, showing their expertise, and quality work
- prioritizes ensuring accuracy, maintaining stability, and challenging assumptions
- is described as careful, cautious, systematic, diplomatic, accurate and tactful
- may be limited by being overcritical, over analyzing and isolating themselves
- may fear criticism and being wrong
- values quality and accuracy
Goals:
- unique accomplishments
- correctness
- stability
- predictable accomplishments
- personal growth
Will need to expend more energy to:
- let go of and delegate tasks
- compromise for the good of the team
- join in social events and celebrations
- make quick decisions
When communicating with the C style individual, focus on facts and details; minimize “pep talk” or emotional language; be patient, persistent and diplomatic.
DiSC Classic Patterns: Objective Thinker, Perfectionist, Practitioner
Leadership styles: Deliberate, Humble, Resolute
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