DiSC Management Flashcards
DiSC management questions
What do the letters ni DiSC stand for?
Dominance
Influence
Steadiness
Conscientiousness
What are the adjectives characterising the Dominant style?
Challenge
Drive
Action
What are the adjectives characterising the Influence style?
Action
Encouragement
Collaboration
What are the adjectives characterising the Steadiness style?
Collaboration
Support
Reliability
What are the adjectives characterising the Conscientiousness style?
Reliability
Objectivity
Challenge
How does the D dominant style like to work?
result oriented
want autonomy
make decisions without asking for input
they are blunt and direct
forcefull
How to delegate to less experienced D Dominance style effectively?
Check in often
Review their plan in detail before they start
Clearly outline boundaries of their authority with options in those boundaries
Have them check with you before risky decisions
Let them know they will be given more autonomy as they gain experience
How to delegate to experienced D Dominance style effectively?
Make sure you see eye yo eye on the goal
Provide them with a broad overview rather than details
Be direct about results expected
Make sure they understand the consequences of their shortcuts
Specify the limit of their authority but allow them some
How does the I Influence style like to work?
Upbeat and optimistic
Love meeting new people and engaging in chitchat
High energy and enthusiastic for creative tasks
How to delegate to less experienced I Influence style?
Let them collaborate
Establish systems to help them keep track of details
Help them prioritise
Ensure they follow through
Check their understanding
How to delegate to experienced I Influence style?
Allow them to take the lead in group settings
Make time to review the details with them
Acknowledge their contributions publicly
Keep them on track and on schedule but do not micromanage
Be open minded to their more adventurous ideas
