Inscape Publishing announced the release of their newest Everything DiSC Online Profile this week. Everything DiSC® Workplace™ the newest training program in the Everything DiSC Application Library, was created to help build more effective and productive working relationships.
The 20-page DiSC Profile is appropriate for all employees, regardless of title or role. DiSC Trainers will love the flexibility and customization options Everything DiSC Workplace offers. Trainers can change the title, remove or rearrange pages, or print only certain sections.
The Everything DiSC Workplace Profile (created within the online EPIC platform) may be used on its own, but an Everything DiSC Facilitation Kit (shipping June 30) is a must-have item for DiSC trainers. The kit includes PowerPoint with embedded video, fully-scripted modular facilitation with activities, handouts, and more.
View an Everything DiSC Workplace Profile sample.
Free Everything DiSC Follow Up Reports
11-page research-validated Everything DiSC Comparison Reports reports can be created for any two participants to illustrate their similarities and differences at no additional charge in your EPIC Account.
May 28, 2009
Ask Great Questions, Listen - Keys to Becoming Approachable
Meredith Bell's most recent article offers great advice for becoming more approachable. Engage people in a topic they care deeply about by asking great "passion-finding" questions to get the conversation flowing naturally. Then listen carefully so you can ask follow up questions to discover what matters most to them.
Read Are You Approachable?
For those looking to boost their listening skills, I recommend the Personal Listening Profile, an online assessment that helps you learn to listen and respond with purpose.
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Read Are You Approachable?
For those looking to boost their listening skills, I recommend the Personal Listening Profile, an online assessment that helps you learn to listen and respond with purpose.
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Apr 13, 2009
New Customer Service Article: Why Customer Service Matters NOW
A new article by Meredith Bell reinforces how critical it is to make sure customers are having extraordinary experiences with your organization. Click to read Why Customer Service Matters NOW
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
New Everything DiSC Pulse Article: Training in Tough Economic Times
A survey of recent trainees shows 77 percent of their organizations continue to put a strong emphasis on providing training, despite the current economic climate.
Read the full Training Magazine article by Inscape Publishing's Mark Scullard and Jeffrey Sugerman>>
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Read the full Training Magazine article by Inscape Publishing's Mark Scullard and Jeffrey Sugerman>>
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Mar 27, 2009
Next 3 DiSC Certifications in Minneapolis
Attend an Inscape Publishing Everything DiSC Classic Certification to demonstrate your commitment to excellence and innovation, and to ensure that you're grounded in the newest DiSC research.
DiSC Certification participants leave with a full understanding of the history, theory, and interpretation of DiSC, the Everything DiSC Classic Facilitation System, the DiSC Classic Profile, and the complete line of DiSC reports.
Register for Everything DiSC Classic Trainer Certification
DiSC Certification participants leave with a full understanding of the history, theory, and interpretation of DiSC, the Everything DiSC Classic Facilitation System, the DiSC Classic Profile, and the complete line of DiSC reports.
Register for Everything DiSC Classic Trainer Certification
Feb 24, 2009
DiSC Certification in San Diego 25% Off
Resources Unlimited is offering a 25% discount when you register for the March 25-26 DiSC Certification in San Diego by March 16. Register for DiSC Certification online or call 800.278.1292.
This only applies to the March Certification.
For additional San Diego training specials, visit http://www.debonoconsulting.com.
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This only applies to the March Certification.
For additional San Diego training specials, visit http://www.debonoconsulting.com.
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Feb 11, 2009
DiSC Helps with Career Transition
Times are tough. More and more people are facing a layoff, wondering what to do next. I read an article yesterday that advised people to consider it a unique opportunity, to take charge of the situation, figure out what you really want to do, and create your own future.
Roger Wenschlag's book We Hug in the Hallways Here could not have hit the shelves at a better time.
Using the DiSC model and case studies, Wenschlag zeros in on style-based motivators and demotivators that can make or break job success. The book describes each of the 4 DiSC styles in-depth, offers case studies of real people in their favorite jobs, and gives tips and recommendations about the kind of work and work cultures that best fit someone of that style.
Take the DiSC Profile and read We Hug in the Hallways Here to help yourself or someone you know find their next job or career.
Roger Wenschlag's book We Hug in the Hallways Here could not have hit the shelves at a better time.
Using the DiSC model and case studies, Wenschlag zeros in on style-based motivators and demotivators that can make or break job success. The book describes each of the 4 DiSC styles in-depth, offers case studies of real people in their favorite jobs, and gives tips and recommendations about the kind of work and work cultures that best fit someone of that style.
Take the DiSC Profile and read We Hug in the Hallways Here to help yourself or someone you know find their next job or career.
Feb 6, 2009
New Use for Everything DiSC Management!
The newest facilitation System from Inscape Publishing, Everything DiSC Management, has recently been used for Teambuilding!
As with the DiSC Classic, one of the many benefits of utilizing the tool is that every person is able to gain new insights to understanding themselves and others. This knowledge alone helps to build teams. If you are able to take the team even further through the process, they are not only able see how effective they are as managers, but they can also envision the effectiveness of the team.
One of the benefits of using the Everything DiSC Management Profile in a teambuilding setting is that you can help to mold a management team that can rely one another and have that common language in DiSC. Finally, one of the best benefits is that this program lends itself to follow up work, which is where trainers have a genuine opportunity to see growth.
For more information about Everything DiSC Management and other Inscape Publishing training materials, please visit us at http://www.resourcesunlimited.com/.
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
As with the DiSC Classic, one of the many benefits of utilizing the tool is that every person is able to gain new insights to understanding themselves and others. This knowledge alone helps to build teams. If you are able to take the team even further through the process, they are not only able see how effective they are as managers, but they can also envision the effectiveness of the team.
One of the benefits of using the Everything DiSC Management Profile in a teambuilding setting is that you can help to mold a management team that can rely one another and have that common language in DiSC. Finally, one of the best benefits is that this program lends itself to follow up work, which is where trainers have a genuine opportunity to see growth.
For more information about Everything DiSC Management and other Inscape Publishing training materials, please visit us at http://www.resourcesunlimited.com/.
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Jan 14, 2009
Everything DiSC Pulse - New Training Magazine Column
Inscape Publishing's director of research, Mark Scullard, and president and CEO, Jeffrey Sugerman, debuted a new column, "Everything DiSC Pulse," in the "Training Today" section of Training magazine last month.
In each column they will offer "a learner's perspective on training: what's important, what works, and what doesn't work for learners" and will elaborate on their findings.
In their first column, Learners Say: Simple Techniques Improve Training, Scullard and Sugarman discuss their recent study about common training techniques, and how the presence (or absence) of those elements impacts job effectiveness.
Their findings show that when training included "problem-solving exercises, multiple examples, practice, and action planning, participants noted a significantly greater impact on self-perceived job effectiveness. "
Click here to read the full column: http://www.trainingmag.com/everythingdisc
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In each column they will offer "a learner's perspective on training: what's important, what works, and what doesn't work for learners" and will elaborate on their findings.
In their first column, Learners Say: Simple Techniques Improve Training, Scullard and Sugarman discuss their recent study about common training techniques, and how the presence (or absence) of those elements impacts job effectiveness.
Their findings show that when training included "problem-solving exercises, multiple examples, practice, and action planning, participants noted a significantly greater impact on self-perceived job effectiveness. "
Click here to read the full column: http://www.trainingmag.com/everythingdisc
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Oct 29, 2008
Establishing Effective Communication Channels
I recently had a conversation with a DiSC Trainer who was concerned about an upcoming DiSC Training she had scheduled. The team was experiencing some conflict and upon reviewing their completed profiles (they used the DiSC Classic 2.0 Online Profile), she could see why. Everyone was a high D or C. When I was talking with her about the session, it reminded me of a great article that identifies the success of working with a team very similar to hers. I decided to share it with you...
DiSC training helps establish Effective Communication Channels
Do any of you have success stories or testimonials to share? If so, please feel free to post in a comment below, or try out our new service – write your own testimonial to be posted on our site!
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
DiSC training helps establish Effective Communication Channels
Do any of you have success stories or testimonials to share? If so, please feel free to post in a comment below, or try out our new service – write your own testimonial to be posted on our site!
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Oct 17, 2008
It's All About Personality: DiSC Drivers
Communication works only from one member of "us" to another. Communication in organization—and this may be the true lesson of our communication failure and the true measure of our communication need—is not a means of organization. It is the mode of organization. —Peter F. Drucker, 1973
I think as trainers and users of DiSC, we all love to learn more about the tools, including ways they are used and how to most effectively use them. With the release of the new Everything DiSC Application Library, a new DiSC model is introduced. The new circular model is simple and intuitive, but it conveys a great deal of information about a person’s DiSC Profile at a glance.
In light of new knowledge, I want to share a great article with you. It’s called It’s All About Personality: DiSC Drivers.
Do you have any feedback or success stories about ways YOU have used the DiSC Application Library (Everything DiSC Classic, Everything DiSC Management, or Everything DiSC Sales)? If so, I would love to hear from you! Please feel free to post...
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Everything DiSC Management Featured in Training Magazine!
The newest facilitation System from Inscape Publishing, Everything DiSC Management, has recently been featured in Training Magazine! The featured article is located in the Products & Services section of Manage Smarter.
Training Mag writes, “Inscape Publishing, a provider of assessment-driven classroom learning solutions, launched Everything DiSC Management. Through the use of a research-validated online assessment, six hours of classroom facilitation, video, and a 26-page personalized management-specific report, the course is designed to teach managers how to adapt their styles to maximize employee effectiveness.” Click here to read the entire article.
For more information about Everything DiSC Management and other Inscape Publishing training materials, please visit us at http://www.resourcesunlimited.com/.
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Training Mag writes, “Inscape Publishing, a provider of assessment-driven classroom learning solutions, launched Everything DiSC Management. Through the use of a research-validated online assessment, six hours of classroom facilitation, video, and a 26-page personalized management-specific report, the course is designed to teach managers how to adapt their styles to maximize employee effectiveness.” Click here to read the entire article.
For more information about Everything DiSC Management and other Inscape Publishing training materials, please visit us at http://www.resourcesunlimited.com/.
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Sep 29, 2008
Celebrity DiSC Styles & DiSC Humor
It’s a busy time in the news these days with the upcoming election. One thing that I love to do when the news starts to flair up is to try and decipher the behavioral styles of the people that I see on TV. It can be a movie star, a TV show character, or your local news anchorperson! Doing this little personal DiSC exercise proves to be very entertaining to me. Here are some examples of public figures that we have analyzed:
¨ High D’s
o David Letterman
o Tiger Woods
¨ High i’s
o Oprah Winfrey
o Jay Leno
¨ High S’s
o Mother Theresa
o Martin Luther King
¨ High C’s
o Woody Allen
o Martha Stewart
I would love to hear about your predictions about the following political figures’ DiSC behavioral styles! Please post your responses in a comment!
¨ Hillary Clinton
¨ John McCain
¨ Barack Obama
¨ George W. Bush
Another thing I love to do is read through some DiSC Humor. For example:
Getting on a busy elevator…
¨ The D walks up, gets on the elevator, and pushes the button that closes the door.
¨ The i lets other in, says “Always room for one more,” and “Come in, you’re going to be late; we’ll wait for you!”
¨ The S will wait in line, moving from one line to another, appearing unable to make a decision.
¨ The C will get on the elevator. If it’s crowded, the C will count the number of people and, if the number is over the limit, will make someone get off.
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Sep 25, 2008
Shifting DiSC Styles
On one of our recent DiSConference calls, Judy Zitzloff introduced an AWESOME exercise! It certainly ranks in my top 3 to date… I want to share it with everyone because of the diversity of the activity. It can be used in several situations, including the following:
- Teambuilding
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Adapting to Change
- Problem Solving
I have attached this great DiSC exercise for you to try in your next session. Please feel free to post your successes, or other exercises that you have found valuable and want to share.
P.S. If you need a list of the DiSC trainer tools available for use, click here. All of the tools mentioned in your Everything DiSC Facilitation System are available on the DiSC trainer tools page.
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Aug 27, 2008
Congrats to ASTD Central Iowa Chapter!
ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world's largest association for training and development professionals.
This month ASTD recognized the 60-year-old Central Iowa Chapter as ASTD Chapter of the Month.
To join ASTD Central Iowa, visit http://www.astdiowa.org.
-Barbara Stennes, Resouces Unlimited President and CEO
ASTD Iowa Chapter Past-President and Board Member for 5 years
This month ASTD recognized the 60-year-old Central Iowa Chapter as ASTD Chapter of the Month.
To join ASTD Central Iowa, visit http://www.astdiowa.org.
-Barbara Stennes, Resouces Unlimited President and CEO
ASTD Iowa Chapter Past-President and Board Member for 5 years
Jul 30, 2008
New DiSC Profile Helps Managers Bring Out the Best in Every Employee
We're very excited about the latest DiSC training program from Inscape Publishing's "Everything DiSC" series.The Everything DiSC Management Profile provides a 26-page report that helps managers understand themselves, their employees, and their own bosses.
Everything DiSC Management focuses on 5 important areas of management:
- Your DiSC Management Style
- Directing and Delegating
- Motivation
- Developing Others
- Working with YOUR Manager
Clients are raving about the customization options Everything DiSC Management offers.
The profile itself is EPIC-based so you can run it right from your own EPIC Account. This allows you to remove or rearrange pages, print only selected sections, or customize the report title.
For example, you could alter the report cover to say, "XYZ Company Management Report" rather than the default title "Everything DiSC Management."
The Everything DiSC Management Facilitation System includes 6 one-hour modules, fully-scripted facilitation with interactive learning activities, facilitator notes, participant handouts, research information, and engaging video built right into the PowerPoint presentation.
Get the full details about Everything DiSC Management at http://www.resourcesunlimited.com/.
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Jun 9, 2008
A DiSC Question - I'm Stumped!!
Last week I had a great question about the DiSC Profile, specifically the word version. Here is the DiSC question I received:
When looking at the DiSC 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:
This DiSC question stumped me! I had never heard it before in my 5 ½ years with Resources Unlimited! After some research and a conversation with the publisher, I had an answer. I decided that it is definitely one to be shared. Here is the response I sent:
In all psychological assessments, the null value is used to “level the playing field” for all of the scales. The values that are null (N) do not get measured by any of the scales. An example of this could be the word “happy.” Let’s say that happy would be an “i” word. Well, just because “unhappy” is the opposite, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is a characteristic of a high “C.” In other words, the word might fit in a “most” category, but not in a “least.” They recommended that you review the research report below. Page 13 was specifically noted…
http://www.resourcesunlimited.com/images/DiSC_Validation_Research_Report.pdf
Has anyone else ever received this DiSC question? If so, how did you respond?
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When looking at the DiSC 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 | |||
| DiSC Tally Box | Most | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | |
| Least | 2 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Different | 10 | 1 | -8 | -4 | |||
This DiSC question stumped me! I had never heard it before in my 5 ½ years with Resources Unlimited! After some research and a conversation with the publisher, I had an answer. I decided that it is definitely one to be shared. Here is the response I sent:
In all psychological assessments, the null value is used to “level the playing field” for all of the scales. The values that are null (N) do not get measured by any of the scales. An example of this could be the word “happy.” Let’s say that happy would be an “i” word. Well, just because “unhappy” is the opposite, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is a characteristic of a high “C.” In other words, the word might fit in a “most” category, but not in a “least.” They recommended that you review the research report below. Page 13 was specifically noted…
http://www.resourcesunlimited.com/images/DiSC_Validation_Research_Report.pdf
Has anyone else ever received this DiSC question? If so, how did you respond?
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
May 27, 2008
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.
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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.
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Apr 29, 2008
Everything DiSC Sales Profile
One 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 each person is and how every sales person needs DiSC training!
Recently, a new sales assessment was released called the Everything DiSC Sales Profile. This new DiSC profile is a 22-page report that uses a circular graph to show your location within the DiSC model. It was designed to help salespeople learn to communicate more effectively and improve their sales relationships by covering three main objectives:
- Understanding their own DiSC Sales Style
- Identifying and understanding their customer’s DiSC buying styles
- Adapting their DiSC Sales Style to meet their customer’s needs
Additionally, the Everything DiSC Sales Profile also includes post-training reinforcement with five personalized Customer Interaction Maps.
To enhance the DiSC assessment, an entire sales training program was developed. The Everything DiSC Sales Program provides everything necessary to deliver valuable DiSC Sales Training using the Everything DiSC Sales Profile.
Have YOU tried the new Everything DiSC Sales Report and/or Sales Program? If so, we would love to hear about your success stories. Please comment below or contact us at 515/278.1292 or info@ResourcesUnlimited.com.
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
Apr 21, 2008
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\
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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\
The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited
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