Bring DiSC to a Broader Range of Learners

Did 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 Me" and one that is "Least Like Me."

The phrase option allows you to bring DiSC to a broader range of learners as the responses are written at a sixth-grade reading level. It's a great option to use with learners who speak English as a second language.

Both the word and phrase response versions produce the same DiSC Classic 2.0 Report and both response style reports may be used when generating DiSC Group Culture Reports.

Visit the EPIC Account Help section or call 800.278.1292 to learn how to select the DiSC Phrase response style for your Online DiSC Classic 2.0 Profiles.

Note: The Phrase Response version is also available for the DiSC General Characteristics Report.

Resources Unlimited's Helpful Audio Descriptions For Inscape Publishing's Products and Services

Recently 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 run time. Currently, we have three topics posted. I have included short description of each below:

1. EPIC – How to assign an access code – Click here to log in to your EPIC Account and follow along!
2. EPIC – Learn about how an EPIC Account can benefit you
3. DiSC Certification – Learn about your options for becoming a certified DiSC Trainer

Are there any specific topics that YOU think would be helpful to cover in an audio description? If so, please leave your request in a comment, or feel free to contact us using the information below:

Phone: 515.278.1292
Email: Info@ResourcesUnlimited.com

Top 5 Things to Ask When Choosing a DiSC Profile

It’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 Management
• Conflict management
• Sales
• Leadership

Every year, more than a million people worldwide learn how to work more effectively with others by using Inscape products. Their solution-focused programs, based on DiSC® and other recognized learning models, are used in thousands of organizations, large and small, including major government agencies and more than 135 of the Fortune 500. Our products have been translated into 24 different languages and are used in 50 countries.

2. Is it valid & reliable? – Resources Unlimited and Inscape Publishing are committed to maintaining the highest standards of instrument development and application through careful research and development processes. We ensure all of our DiSC® instruments offer valid scores and accurate feedback to the respondent. Each DiSC instrument is designed to provide reasonably accurate interpretations or feedback based on your scores. We have numerous research reports available for your review.

3. Is it backed by the power of EPIC? - EPIC is your virtual warehouse of over 40 online learning assessments including our best-seller, the Online DiSC Classic 2.0 Profile from Inscape Publishing! EPIC is an easy-to-use, password-protected, secure, web-based platform that allows you to assign access codes anytime of day or night to your participants for Inscape Publishing's online learning assessments.

4. Is customer service & staff readily available? – Our Customer Service Team is committed to helping you align training with your organization's strategy. We are eager to provide highly-qualified advice and support about our paper and online learning and training assessments, customized training and facilitation services, and certification programs. You'll feel relieved to hear our friendly voices each time you call. Our representatives are available from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Central Time, Monday - Friday. Call us at 515.278.1292 or toll-free at 800.278.1292.

5. Does it come in different formats & offer other report options? – Most all of our assessments are available in both a paper and an online format. Additionally, many assessments have group and/or facilitator’s reports available, along with supplemental reports for advanced learning.

How 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 access code(s) and link to the DiSC 2.0 response form.

You'll just need to forward one email to each participant. They'll click the link and complete the 28-response profile online in about 10 minutes. The DiSC 2.0 Profile is generated instantly so participants can print out their DiSC Profile, save it on their computer, or forward their DiSC 2.0 to someone else.

If you don't want participants to view their DiSC 2.0 before your DiSC session, you'll want to order an EPIC Account, which lets you print DiSC reports to hand out. EPIC Accounts are so popular with our clients because EPIC is easy to use and gives administrators more control.

Why An EPIC Account Is A Must-Have For DiSC Trainers

An 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 people to complete their DiSC assessments online.

Once a respondent completes their profile, the report is generated automatically and goes to the respondent or to you—you decide!

You'll also have access to group reports and can brand all reports with your own logo, company name, and contact information.

Resources Unlimited offers new EPIC clients a FREE EPIC Account with the purchase of just 25 online profiles, and our customer service team will walk you through the features of your new EPIC Account by phone to get you started quickly.

Visit the EPIC information page on the Resources Unlimited website where you'll find a list of the EPIC online assessments with samples you can download. You'll also be able to listen to an audio description of EPIC, and can order your new EPIC Account online.

2 Ways to Learn About DiSC Profiles and DiSC Training

We'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 learn:

• How to interpret your DiSC profile results
• How to understand each of the 4 DiSC dimensions
• How DiSC was developed
• DiSC research and validity
• How to easily administer DiSC profiles to your entire organization

Plus, you'll receive 1 free DiSC 2.0 profile to use yourself or send to a friend!

Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 2 PM EST, 1 PM CST, 12 PM MST, 11 AM PST
Cost: Complimentary

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DiSConference Call for DiSC Trainers

Join DiSC Certified Master Trainer, Judy Zitzloff, for a highly interactive session where you can share your ideas and ask questions of our Master DiSC Trainer and other DiSC Trainers.

As a participant, you will:

• Discover imaginative new ways other DiSC trainers are using the DiSC Profile
• Hear about the latest DiSC products, including the DiSC Group Culture Report, International Translations of the Online DiSC Profile, Everything DiSC Facilitation System, and EPIC
• Learn new interactive DiSC exercises you can use in your training sessions
• Discover creative new ideas for follow-up DiSC sessions
• Learn how to shorten your training sessions by using blended learning that incorporates the DiSC online training courses
• Learn how to handle questions from your participants
• Q & A

Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Time: 2:00 pm Eastern Standard (1:00 pm Central 12:00 pm Mountain 11:00 am Pacific)
Cost: Complimentary

Send DiSC Profiles Online with an EPIC Account

If 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, listening, time management, team building, sales, management, and customer service focused assessments) within your EPIC Account.
• Send profiles in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Chinese, etc.
• Choose the report options you want: whether or not you would like the participant to view his/her own report, if you would like to include all graphs, the response style, etc.
• Customize the DiSC Profile notifications by including deadlines, seminar information, etc.

3 Key Benefits of Administering DiSC and other Learning Assessments via EPIC:

• Increased Productivity. The EPIC system takes care of scoring the profiles, saving time and increasing accuracy. You can quickly determine whether the participants have completed the assessment.
• Gain Administrative Control. You can issue profiles to anyone in the world via email, making the platform ideal for the needs of multi-location businesses. You can view, print, or email completed reports, as the system maintains an archive of completed profiles.
• Offer Enhanced Report Options. EPIC gives organizations the capability to build group reports from data stored in the system, providing an analysis of team dynamics. As teams change, new group reports can be generated from existing data, adding new understanding without requiring more training time.

Want to learn more? Call our EPIC Account experts at 800.278.1292, or visit our website.

DiSC Paper Profiles vs. DiSC Online Profiles

If 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 similarities, you can more easily choose the best profile for your situation.

The DiSC Classic Paper Profile

This is the original DiSC Profile. As a self-scoring assessment, the DiSC Paper Profile will take approximately 30 minutes to complete the questionnaire portion and score the graphs. Make sure your training session is long enough to accommodate this.

Also keep in mind that the DiSC Paper Profiles will need to be shipped to you (we can send your profiles via Next Day or Second Day Air if you are in a bind).

DiSC Paper Profile sections include:

• DiSC Graphs I, II, and III
• General highlights of each DiSC style
• Intensity Index
• All DiSC Classic Profile Patterns

Choose the DiSC Classic Paper Profile when:

• The Internet is not readily accessible to your participants
• You only want standard descriptions of DiSC styles and patterns
• Trust is low among your participants, to give them more control over their DiSC reports
• You want to show your participants how their DiSC scores are derived

DiSC Classic 2.0 Online Profile

The online DiSC profile can be sent to you 30 minutes after we receive your order during regular business hours. The DiSC Online Profile is sent via email to you or directly to your participants. The questionnaire is completed online, and the results are calculated electronically for you. As a trainer, you can control whether or not the participant can view his/her own results. Many of our clients choose to print the DiSC reports out themselves and bring them to the training session.

The DiSC Classic 2.0 includes many enhancements. For example, you have the ability to add supplemental reports, which will provide more information on the participant's behavior in a sales, team, or management environment.

Plus, you can easily manage your DiSC Online Profiles with an EPIC Account.

DiSC Online Profile sections include:

• DiSC Graph
• Explanation of your highest DiSC style(s)
• Intensity Index
• Interpretation of each highlighted word in your Intensity Index
• Your narrative DiSC Classical Profile Pattern (Your Motivation, Your Work Habits, and Insights for You)
• The DiSC model
• General highlights of each DiSC style
• All DiSC Classic Profile Patterns

Choose the DiSC 2.0 Online Profile when:

• The Internet is readily accessible to your participants
• You want personalized descriptions of each participant's DiSC style and pattern in addition to standard descriptions
• You want a pool of descriptive words that are positive in tone
• You want to see the participant reports before the training
• You do not have enough time to administer the DiSC profile during training

Our DiSC Experts are available to help you determine which assessment is best for you. Feel free to call our office at 800.278.1292.

Six Examples of Assessments that Will Help You Develop and Retain Talent

Inscape 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:

• Learn the corporate culture with the DiSC Group Culture Report
• Build effective teams with the DiSC Plus for Teams Report and Team Dimensions Profile
• Ensure a good job fit by comparing your candidate to the role with the DiSC Role Behavioral Analysis
• Identify your employees' career preferences and expectations with the DiSC Profile and Work Expectations assessments
• Determine your employees' leadership style by combining DiSC with the Dimensions of Leadership Profile
• Help sales become more effective with the DiSC Plus for Sales Report

For more ideas, view a complete list of the online Inscape Publishing profiles that are currently available, at: http://www.resourcesunlimited.com/EPIC_Product_List.asp. Want to discuss your options in more detail? Call our DiSC experts at 800.278.1292.

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New Inscape Publishing Products Coming SOON!

Here at Resources Unlimited, we are preparing for the release of new Inscape Publishing products. These products are unique to the market and will reduce valuable time in preparing for your DiSC training sessions.

Here is a discription of these new Inscape Publishing products, straight from Julie Straw, Vice President of Sales and Training at Inscape.

I’m writing today to make sure you are aware that Inscape will be releasing several new, unique products at MindLab Forty-Eight in Minneapolis, October 20-21.

What’s New?
You’ve seen the introduction of EPIC, our on-line platform for assessment delivery; and the launch of Everything DiSC Facilitation System, our most comprehensive DiSC resource. These product introductions have set the stage for our new products—designed to support your facilitation of DiSC and other EPIC-based products in key areas, such as sales training, front-line management, and teams.

These new products are designed to save you time because the curriculum development is done for you. You’ll see new integrated video, built right into the PowerPoint presentations. We also added detailed leader notes you can edit. Plus, you’ll see new, comprehensive, personalized participant handouts. The curriculum development, including a leader’s guide, PowerPoint, incorporated DVD, and personalized participant handouts is all done for you.

I will keep you posted as we get closer to the release of these new products!

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Why You Should Choose Inscape Publishing's DiSC Assessment

With the hundreds of behavioral workplace assessments and profiles in the marketplace today, it could take months to research all of them. We've compiled a list to help you.

Top 10 List of Reasons you Should Choose Inscape Publishing's DiSC Assessment over the rest. When you compare Inscape Publishing to the other behavioral assessments out there, you will quickly see the superior quality provided by Inscape.

10: Inscape Publishing was the first company to commercialize instrument-based learning (1976), transforming the role of assessments in the workplace.

9: Inscape Publishing has the largest distributor network of any learning systems company.

8: Inscape Publishing products are integral to the learning and performance strategies of market-leading organizations such as Avon, U.S. Air Force, Guarantee Bank, Environmental Protection Agency, Oki Data, and Cargill.

7: Inscape Publishing is owned by The Riverside Company, the largest private equity firm specializing in middle market niche companies.

6: Inscape Publishing offers assessments in 25 languages

5: Inscape Publishing's DiSC Profile offers the most value for the price of its assessments: DiSC General Characteristics Profile - the most in-depth DiSC profile - is only $41.25 per person or $75 with add-on reports for sales, managers, or team building.

4: Inscape Publishing offers group reports that can be used by DiSC Trainers, or shared with the group for a higher understanding of the group's culture.

The DiSC Facilitator's Report lets you build customized group reports using data from DiSC Classic 1.0, DiSC Classic 2.0, and DiSC PPSS on EPIC. The report includes an illustration of the group's distribution of DiSC styles, the group's Classical Pattern distribution, and detailed information on how each individual's DiSC style may affect the DiSC culture within the group or organization.

The NEW DiSC Group Culture Report helps you answer these questions: • What is the DiSC style of a group?• What are the advantages and disadvantages of the group culture?• How does the group culture affect members with different DiSC styles?• How does the group culture influence decision making?• How does it affect risk taking?• What types of behaviors are valued? What behaviors are not valued?

3: The Electronic Profile Information System (EPIC) Account - a platform released February 2003, is an Internet based, password protected system that allows administrators to send the online DiSC profile to hundreds of employees and training participants in less than 15 minutes. EPIC is great for multi-location businesses because administrators can send online profiles to anyone in the world via email. EPIC stores all of your completed reports, making it easy to generate group reports at any time.

Clients of Resources Unlimited can receive a free EPIC Account ($120 set-up value) when they order 4 or more online assessments. Afterwards, clients only pay for the assessments they use, and will never pay any renewal fees.

2: The Everything DiSC Facilitation System and DVD - released October 2004, is a unique training product used by DiSC beginners, experienced DiSC Trainers, and consultants to deliver DiSC solutions. The Everything DiSC Facilitation System helps trainers and consultants discover new ways to use a broad range of DiSC tools in an unlimited variety of applications, while allowing for creativity.

1: Inscape Publishing provides continued Research and Development: Inscape Publishing is committed to maintaining the highest standards of instrument development and application through careful research and development processes. All of our DiSC® instruments offer valid scores and accurate feedback to the respondent.

Questions? Please feel free to call us at 800.278.1292.

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