tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-335542612008-06-10T12:00:39.069-05:00The DiSC Blog for DiSC Trainers, Coaches, & ConsultantsResources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-42030214565645777432008-06-09T16:18:00.018-05:002008-06-10T12:00:39.110-05:00I'm Stumped!!Last week I had a great question about the DiSC Profile, specifically the word version. Here is the question I received: When looking at the report on the page with the graph that shows the tally box scoring, what does the column “N” mean? Here is an example of what I am asking to learn more about: D I S C N Tally BoxMost 12 6 4 5 1 Least 2 5 12 9 0 Different 10 1 -8 -4 This question stumped Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-5817078221872691642008-05-27T08:14:00.013-05:002008-05-27T09:03:27.450-05:00Bring DiSC to a Broader Range of LearnersDid you know there are two response style options for the Online DiSC Classic 2.0 Profile for those who have an EPIC Account? 1. DiSC Word Version—The respondent is presented with four words from which he/she chooses one that is "Most Like Me" and one that is "Least Like Me." 2. DiSC Phrase Version—The respondent is presented with four phrases from which he/she chooses one that is "Most Like MeResources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-1054812012676117052008-04-29T08:12:00.008-05:002008-04-29T08:37:55.657-05:00Everything DiSC SalesOne of the first things I learned when I started working at Resources Unlimited is that not everyone responds the same way to a sales pitch. While it was very enlightening and extremely helpful to learn the processes of selling to our customers, I had a personal experience, where I was the customer, that made me have one of those, “a-ha!” moments. It was then that I truly realized how different Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-17477521017460364092008-04-21T10:17:00.007-05:002008-04-29T08:36:31.435-05:00Resources Unlimited's Helpful Audio Descriptions For Inscape Publishing's Products and ServicesRecently we have been experimenting with new ways to enhance the visitor experience on our website. We chose a couple of topics that are frequently questioned and recorded some helpful audio descriptions. We know that you don’t always have time to attend a webinar on a specific topic of interest. These descriptions were designed with respect of your time in mind, as the longest one is 4:19 in runResources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-52936894086880541392008-03-12T14:19:00.009-05:002008-04-29T08:40:09.496-05:00DiSC Action PlannersWould you like a unique DiSC-based tool to keep DiSC alive in your organization? If so, use the DiSC Action Planners to Extend the Power of DiSC. All of the action planners are available in a paper format or an online format. If you choose to use the online action planners, you can send them electronically through your EPIC Account! DiSC Action Planners help people take the insights gained fromResources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-77498593038536652882008-01-14T13:19:00.001-06:002008-04-29T08:43:35.663-05:00Top 5 Things to Ask When Choosing a DiSC ProfileIt’s common for people to have lots of questions when choosing an assessment to use. Below you will find a short list of some of the most important questions to ask. 1. Is it an Inscape Publishing assessment? – Inscape Publishing is the pioneer and leading provider of assessment-driven classroom learning solutions that develop interpersonal skills such as: • Communication • Teambuilding • Time Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-79986973977835504972007-12-10T13:34:00.001-06:002007-12-10T14:02:25.876-06:00DiSC ExercisesI had an interesting call with a client a couple of weeks ago about DiSC exercises and training tools. She was preparing to do a teambuilding session with a group of high level managers in a well-known construction company. She explained to me that she had been struggling with this group because collectively, they could not come up with a single idea that everyone agreed on. Each individual Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-54457064084792709982007-11-09T14:02:00.001-06:002008-04-29T08:45:18.274-05:00How Can The Online DiSC Classic 2.0 Profile Save You Time?Have your DiSC participants complete the Online DiSC 2.0 Profile BEFORE your DiSC training or coaching sessions to save valuable time. The DiSC Classic 2.0 is sent out and scored electronically, so you won't need to administer and score a paper assessment during your DiSC session. Right after you place your DiSC 2.0 order with Resources Unlimited, we'll send you an email(s) containing your Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-51091547449059420902007-10-16T15:20:00.001-05:002008-04-29T08:46:42.769-05:00Customize Your DiSC Training With Six Supplemental ReportsMake your DiSC initiatives even more effective by using one or more of the six supplemental DiSC Classic 2 Plus Reports with the tried-and-true Online DiSC Classic 2.0. The 6 supplemental reports include: Strategies for Creating a Positive Relationship - This report describes how to establish a relationship with the respondent that is based upon trust and mutual respect. Relating to People and Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-87476804539204380112007-10-15T16:25:00.001-05:002008-04-29T08:47:45.269-05:00Why An EPIC Account Is A Must-Have For DiSC TrainersAn EPIC Account gives DiSC trainers, coaches, consultants, and other busy professionals a simple way to deliver DiSC and other online EPIC profiles right on the Internet. With EPIC you'll have access to the Online DiSC Classic 2.0 and all of Inscape Publishing's online learning assessments through your own secure EPIC Account. From your computer you can administer access codes that allow peopleResources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-85464784062393500552007-10-15T16:21:00.000-05:002007-12-10T10:58:25.199-06:00How Can DiSC Help Your Organization?With 30 years of proven reliability and over 40 million users worldwide, the original DiSC Classic Profile is the most trusted learning assessment in the industry. Designed to complement and supplement existing training programs, DiSC Classic can help you bring out the best in your employees. DiSC Solutions help employees at all levels: Understand their own behavior and learn how and when to Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-5949198155183983892007-10-02T15:09:00.001-05:002008-04-29T08:48:42.477-05:00Train Frontline Managers More Effectively Using The Power of DiSC idXready DiSC Frontline Management is a new, innovative training program from Inscape Publishing. DiSC Frontline Management provides DiSC trainers with a fully-scripted half-day training program that is perfect for those who are in a supervisory role or first-level management role. Trainers will also receive cutting-edge video Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-2390151204445595772007-09-17T10:20:00.000-05:002007-12-10T11:22:15.028-06:00What's In The Online DiSC Classic 2.0?We're often asked what's included in the Online DiSC Classic 2.0 Profile. The following describes the four different sections that you'll receive with your own personalized DiSC 2.0 report. Section 1 of the Online DiSC Profile is devoted to your unique behavioral style and contains your DiSC Graph. In Stage 1, you'll see an in-depth, personalized narrative of your highest DiSC Dimension(s). TheResources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-3873433277334329282007-09-17T08:49:00.000-05:002007-12-10T12:31:29.172-06:00idXready Video Reduces Prep Time For Trainers One of the most popular features of the 6 new idXready training programs from Inscape Publishing is the video, which is built right into the PowerPoint presentation. Trainers no longer need to toggle between their PowerPoint and video—the right video clip is shown with the click of your mouse. This reduces prep time and eliminates the need to for VHS or DVD equipment. The contemporary idXready Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-17672639028895178342007-06-28T09:28:00.000-05:002007-12-10T12:54:47.314-06:00Close More Sales Using a DiSC-Based ApproachResources Unlimited President, Barbara Stennes, attended ASTD with Inscape Publishing in June to help promote Inscape's newest training programs, idXready. The feedback they received was amazing. Visitors to the booth were impressed by the outstanding quality of the materials, the contemporary video, and the fact that the training program is ready for DiSC trainers to use immediately. Using DiSCResources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-16639943445659224182007-03-30T12:21:00.000-05:002007-12-10T13:02:47.069-06:00DiSC Phone Coaching SessionsOur personalized DiSC phone coaching sessions are customized to address your specific organizational objectives. One-on-one DiSC phone coaching will provide you with the assistance you need to design an effective DiSC training program, and will strengthen your investment in DiSC learning assessments. DiSC phone coaching will give you the opportunity to speak one-on-one with one of our DiSC Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-69367372212848862932007-03-16T14:48:00.000-05:002007-08-16T12:38:46.450-05:00New Tutorial: Use the DiSC Role Behavior Analysis to Identify Job FitYou can now view a movie tutorial about the DiSC Role Behavior Analysis on our website. Just click "DiSC Role Behavior Analysis Tutorial" at the top of the page. By viewing the tutorial, you will learn: What is the DiSC Role Behavior Analysis ProfileWhen to use the DiSC Role Behavior AnalysisThe What of the JobThe How of the Job Explanation of the Button, Banner and Brochure ideal Conflicting Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-57737393252963538522007-03-05T08:55:00.000-06:002007-03-05T10:46:19.501-06:00Choosing the DiSC Facilitator Report and/or DiSC Group Culture ReportWould you like to compile the DiSC results of your team? Inscape Publishing has developed two DiSC Group Reports to help you analyze your team. These reports can be created after two or more people have completed the DiSC Classic 2.0 Online Report or the DiSC General Characteristics Online Report. Use the contents below to determine which report best suits the purpose of your upcoming DiSC Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-37782442457834273362007-02-26T14:01:00.000-06:002007-03-05T10:44:43.209-06:00Top 2 Books Referencing the DiSC ProfileThe Great Connection by Arnie Warren: This is a wonderful story of a wise man, Doc Crater, who shows you HOW to connect with others, but first guides you to connect with yourself, because that is The Great Connection. You will learn the four behavioral styles, how to get people talking to determine their style, and the actual words to use to connect with your clients, prospects, family. TheResources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-9267748838305038112007-02-16T08:54:00.000-06:002007-02-16T16:32:43.567-06:002 Ways to Learn About DiSC Profiles and DiSC TrainingWe're hosting two virtual opportunities to learn more about the DiSC Profile in February! A Taste of DiSC - An Introduction to the DiSC Profile Join DiSC Certified Master Trainer, Linda Houts, as she discusses the key features of the DiSC Online Profile and shows you how this valuable tool will dramatically enhance employee and team performance in your organization. As a participant, you will Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-42004085884409752932007-02-09T09:25:00.000-06:002007-02-09T09:52:34.767-06:00Send DiSC Profiles Online with an EPIC AccountIf you are seeking a convenient, easy way to manage your DiSC Profile training and coaching, an EPIC Account is a great solution! EPIC (Electronic Profile Information Center) is an online platform that provides a simple way to deliver our most advanced online learning instruments via the Internet. EPIC Gives You More Options!Choose from over 40 profiles and group reports (including DiSC, Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-78136855177036393402007-02-02T14:48:00.000-06:002007-02-02T16:43:24.672-06:00DiSC Training ReinforcementUsing DiSC training tools after your participants have completed the DiSC Profile will help them remember the techniques you taught, and will reinforce DiSC learning in the organization. One DiSC tool you can easily administer via email is the Reinforcing Your Understanding of Behavioral Styles Online Course. This DiSC-based course can be completed at the participant's own pace, and can be takenResources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-62679960725924911872007-01-26T16:22:00.000-06:002007-01-29T08:45:34.289-06:00DiSC Paper Profiles vs. DiSC Online ProfilesIf you are interested in using the DiSC Profile within your organization, there is one basic thought to consider: would you like participants to complete the DiSC Paper Profile or the DiSC Online Profile? Both will get you to the same destinations (enhanced communication, conflict resolution, better teams, etc), but there are a few main differences. Once you understand the differences and Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-19752425631593655192007-01-19T08:45:00.000-06:002007-01-29T08:58:01.926-06:00Learn How to Teach DiSC to Others with DiSC CertificationDiSC Certification for Trainers, Coaches, and Consultants is a two-day program designed to give you the tools, exercises, and confidence you need to develop DiSC-based solutions. DiSC Certification will give you a thorough understanding of the DiSC model of human behavior. You will observe and participate in a DiSC workshop that you will be able to deliver yourself. Learn meaningful, interactiveResources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33554261.post-1166820469135979082006-12-22T14:31:00.000-06:002007-01-23T11:32:13.555-06:00Six Examples of Assessments that Will Help You Develop and Retain TalentInscape Publishing offers a vast variety of learning assessments that will help you identify and develop your employees. Use assessments not only in the pre-hiring process, but throughout the employees' career with your organization. The DiSC profile, our most popular training assessment, can be used alone or with a combination of other tools to create a more successful organization. For example:Resources Unlimitednoreply@blogger.com