Facilitation challenges & tips

DiSC is a great tool, but it can be misused even by those who are knowledgeable about it. Here are some tips to remember.

The traditional way to represent the DiSC model is a line-graph format, allowing for the Appraiser and Achiever patterns. Everything DiSC portrays these results a bit differently.

Reading someone’s body language, noticing their pacing, and listening for the types of questions they ask can all inform your people-reading of another’s personality. These initial hypotheses of style can help you provide better customer service or reduce someone’s stress.

You can use Everything DiSC Comparison Reports and/or the Your Colleagues feature on Catalyst to see how your style compares to another’s and how to better work together.

Know your audience. Test everything out in advance. Have a producer or assistant. Set expectations. Communicate goals and schedule. Show progress.

We assigned DiSC styles based on the celebrities’ public personas or specific quotes of theirs. It is difficult to determine any person’s style—superstar or coworker—from only seeing one part of them.

We offer a few suggestions for helping your participants recall their Everything DiSC learning and even extend it.

DiSC® i-style facilitators usually bring energy, enthusiasm, and warmth to their training sessions. They have a flair for improvising and getting learners involved, but they may struggle when faced with groups who are reserved or skeptical. Here are some tips for i-type facilitators.

Facilitators with the DiSC S style are supportive leaders, creating a learning environment where everyone is comfortable. They may find it challenging when conflict arises, when questioned by skeptical learners, or when put on the spot.

DiSC® D-style facilitators are compelling and persuasive speakers. These straightforward communicators are goal-oriented and have high standards for themselves and others. They may struggle when the discussion gets emotional or the group is reluctant to speak up.