DiSC Training Exercise Using the Everything DiSC Video

Incorporating DiSC video clips into your training offers an effective way to introduce participants to the DiSC styles. It also helps them learn how to read the DiSC styles of others.

Try the following exercise in your next training session:

After watching a clip of the DiSC Video, ask participants, "What behavior did you see?" Next ask them, "What did you hear?"

Play the same segment again, this time with the volume turned down, and ask the group to describe the behavior they observed. Watching the video without the volume helps participants tune in to the non-verbals.

The Everything DiSC Video on DVD comes with the Everything DiSC Facilitation System and is also sold separately. The 34-page viewing manual gives an overview of the video content plus step-by-step facilitation suggestions for each section.

New DiSC Leadership Development Product

Resources Unlimited CEO and President, Barbara Stennes, recently attended Inscape Publishing’s annual conference where she had a chance to preview the next product in the Everything DiSC Application Library.

Inscape's yet-to-be-released Everything DiSC® 363 for Leaders™ combines the best of 360° reports with the power and simplicity of DiSC. Read more about Everything DiSC 363 for Leaders.

Generating Additional DiSC Reports in Your EPIC Account

A client we spoke with recently was pleased to learn that they could generate another report for an individual within their EPIC Account without having them complete the response section again. They were equally happy to learn they didn't have to enter tally box scores manually into EPIC to create the new report.

This feature applies to the DiSC Classic 2.0, DiSC Classic 2 Plus, DiSC General Characteristics Reports, and the Everything DiSC Profiles (Workplace | Management | Sales).

For example, if an employee takes the Everything DiSC Workplace Profile, you may also generate the Everything DiSC Management Profile from their Everything DiSC Workplace scores.

Visit our EPIC Account User Guide to learn more.

Additional DiSC Training Programs for Conflict Management

In our last post we discussed how to use Everything DiSC Classic to address conflict. Below we'll take a look at other DiSC profiles and training programs to consider.

idXready DiSC Conflict Management is a complete conflict management training program with facilitation materials, PowerPoint, video, and customizable workbooks. The scripted facilitation is broken into five 50-minute modules, which makes it easy to deliver the training in one day or over time.

Everything DiSC Management discusses how conflict affects the motivation of each of the DiSC styles, and Dealing with Conflict when working with your Manager.

Everything DiSC Workplace addresses "What To Do When Things Get Tense" within the profile and also on the back of the Everything DiSC Workplace Guides.

Use DiSC for Conflict Management

Many of our clients use DiSC training and coaching to address conflict management. The Everything DiSC Classic Facilitation System is a great resource that contains a number of ready-to-use, fully-scripted course outlines and participant handouts for conflict management and a variety of other applications.

The facilitation system includes the following training modules for conflict management:

• Managing Conflict and Resistance (Full-Day Seminar)
• Reducing Conflict (Full-Day Seminar)

Everything DiSC Classic is appropriate for trainers and coaches who use the following profiles:

* DiSC Classic Paper Profile
* Online DiSC Classic 2.0 Profile
* DiSC PPSS Online (General Characteristics Report)

Click to view a complete list of the training modules found in the Everything DiSC Classic Facilitation System.

Can I Create a DiSC Group Culture Report Using DiSC General Characteristics Reports?

Thank you to our clients who participated in our EPIC Account Tutorial today!

A question came up during the webinar that we thought other DiSC / EPIC users may have.

Question: Can I create a DiSC Group Culture Report for a group of learners who have completed the DiSC General Characteristics Report?

Answer: Yes, you may create DiSC Group Culture Reports and DiSC Facilitator Reports using DiSC Classic 2.0, DiSC Classic 2 Plus, or DiSC General Characteristics Reports (DiSC PPSS). Simply follow the instructions found in our EPIC Account User Guide.

DiSC Video Options

A DiSC client called last week to inquire about a replacement video for their Everything DiSC Classic Facilitation System. They asked if they had to purchase an entire facilitation system or if they could purchase the video separately. They also wondered if we offered any new DiSC videos.

We informed the client that she had several options to consider:

1. Purchase the Everything DiSC Classic Video on DVD for $895 (without purchasing an entire Everything DiSC Classic Facilitation System).

2. Get new contemporary DiSC Video with one of the new Everything DiSC Application Facilitator Kits. With this option she'd get the all-new DiSC Video, PowerPoints, handouts, leader's script - an entire facilitation system - for only $100 more.

a. Everything DiSC Workplace Facilitator Kit $995
b. Everything DiSC Sales Facilitator Kit $995
c. Everything DiSC Management Facilitator Kit $995

The client chose Everything DiSC Workplace because it matched the needs of her audience, and she was excited that the new DiSC video is on a jump drive!

For her next training session she'll use her Everything DiSC Classic PowerPoint, the Online DiSC Classic 2.0 Profile, and the new video from Everything DiSC Workplace. She really likes the Everything DiSC Workplace Profile as well, and may switch entirely to the Workplace program for her next training event.

Feel free to give us a call to discuss your options. 800.278.1292

DiSC Training Exercise: Car Activity

Here is a simple, yet effective DiSC training exercise you can incorporate into your next session that will open up a dialogue about the unique characteristics of each of the DiSC behavioral styles.

DiSC Car Training Activity

1. Divide participants into 4 groups and provide a flip chart for each group.
2. Ask the first group to write 3 adjectives that describe high "D" behavior. Ask the second group to write 3 adjectives that describe high "i" behavior, etc.
3. Ask each group to determine the kind of car each behavioral style would buy if money were no object.
4. Ask each group what color they would choose.
5. Ask the groups what their bumper sticker would say.

Inscape Publishing Distributor, Barbara Stennes Achieves Highest Sales Honor

Resources Unlimited President and CEO, Barbara Stennes, has been honored as a 2009 Inscape Publishing Diamond Award Winner.

Diamond Award status is based on purchases of personalized learning assessments including the new Everything DiSC Application Library of DiSC profiles and facilitation materials from Inscape Publishing. In 2009, fewer than 1% of Inscape’s independent consultants worldwide earned the honor of Diamond Award.

Learn more about this prestigious award from Inscape Publishing.

Everything DiSC Pulse Article Focuses on the Learning Experience

Inscape Publishing research reveals three training methods that have a surprisingly large influence on participant enjoyment and engagement.

Click to read The Method Makes the Difference by Inscape Publishing's Mark Scullard and Jeffrey Sugerman.

Include these tried-and-true methods to make all of your training programs effective and memorable.

NEW DiSC Certification for the Everything DiSC Application Library

Inscape Publishing just announced a new DiSC Certification for the Everything DiSC Application Library that will immerse you in the Everything DiSC model and the newest DiSC research.

Participants will get hands-on experience with the all of Everything DiSC Application Library Profiles:

• Everything DiSC Workplace Profile
• Everything DiSC Management Profile
• Everything DiSC Sales Profile

You’ll learn the theory to help you understand how to interpret the Everything DiSC circular model, and you’ll discover how to customize the materials in your Everything DiSC Facilitation Kit to meet a variety of organizational needs.

Join Inscape Publishing in Minneapolis for an Everything DiSC Application Library Certification, May 11 - 12 or August 17 - 18.

FREE DISC Webinar

By now you've heard about Everything DiSC, the newest DiSC Profiles and Facilitation Systems from Inscape Publishing.

But what makes these DiSC profiles different from the original DiSC Classic Online 2.0 Profile? Should you incorporate them into your 2010 training initiatives?

Attend a special Everything DiSC webinar to find out how the Everything DiSC Profiles and Comparison Reports are helping organizations build stronger teams, reduce conflict, and improve sales effectiveness.

Date: Thursday, January 21
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm Eastern (11:00 CST 10:00 MST 9:00 PST)

Sign up for the FREE Everything DiSC vs. DiSC Classic Webinar

Looking for Cutting-Edge Training Video & Ready-to-Go Training Programs?

idXready training programs from Inscape Publishing integrate and synchronize every aspect of the learning experience, from participant pre-work to individualized workbooks; from rich, contemporary video embedded into PowerPoint, plus proven processing activities.

You can use the comprehensive idXready facilitation systems with the EPIC-based idXready assessments / workbooks, or the cutting-edge video can stand on its own so you may incorporate it into your own training programs.

Checkout the 6 idXready Training Programs:

1. DiSC Frontline Management


2. DiSC Conflict Management


3. DiSC-Powered Selling


4. Capitalizing on Team Talents


5. Collaborative Skills for Teams


6. Improving Your Listening Skills

New Issue of Everything DiSC Pulse

Check out the latest Everything DiSC Pulse: What Do Employees Really Want?

by Inscape Publishing's Mark Scullard and Jeffrey Sugerman

http://bit.ly/1jkqNA

Everything DiSC Workplace Showcase on December 2

Wish you could try the Everything DiSC Workplace Profile and preview the Everything DiSC Workplace facilitation materials?

Join us on December 2 for an Everything DiSC Workplace Showcase, presented by a member of Inscape Publishing's executive team.

You'll receive your own personalized Everything DiSC Workplace Profile, experience the free, unlimited Everything DiSC Comparison Reports, view all-new DiSC video, and review the Everything DiSC classroom activities.

Register for the Everything DiSC Workplace Showcase

Everything DiSC© Pulse: Technology at Work

Inscape Publishing recently surveyed 2,742 recent training participants about their use of various technologies at work to find out what they're using and what they're using it for.

Check out this issue of Everything DiSC Pulse from Inscape's Mark Scullard and Jeffrey Sugerman.

Everything DiSC Virtual Showcases for New Workplace & Management Training Programs

Everything DiSC Training Programs teach professionals to connect better with the people they work with in specific applications.

Attend an Everything DiSC Virtual Showcase from Inscape Publising to receive your own Everything DiSC Profile and to preview the new Everything DiSC facilitator materials.

Everything DiSC Workplace Virtual Showcases
September 23 – 11-12:30
October 14 - 11-12:30

Everything DiSC Management Virtual Showcase
September 16 - 11-12:30

The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited

Everything DiSC Classic Certification Dates Added

Inscape Publishing announced 2 additional Everything DiSC Classic Certifications:

• November 10-11, 2009
• March 9-10, 2010

The September Everything DiSC Certification sold out quickly so you'll want to reserve your seat well in advance! Click the links above or call 800.278.1292 to register for a DiSC Certification.

The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited

DiSC Profiles + Free Ground Shipping

Now is a great time to stock up on DiSC Profiles for Fall!

Visit our DiSC website to get Free Ground Shipping on orders over $99 within the U.S. on DiSC Classic Profiles, Everything DiSC Facilitation Systems, and more!

Upon Checkout Enter Coupon Code: freeshipping
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Expires August 31, 2009

The DiSC Experts at Resources Unlimited

DiSC Group Report Options

I spoke with two DiSC clients yesterday about the DiSC group report options within their EPIC Accounts.

The DiSC Facilitator Report provides data that DiSC trainers need to prepare for and work with a group. It includes a breakdown of group members by DiSC style and Classical Pattern distribution. You also get an overview of each style as it relates to group culture. Respondents’ names are included in the DiSC Facilitator Report, which offers an easy way for facilitators to get to know group members.

The DiSC Group Culture Report was designed for opening discussions on group culture. No respondent names are included in the DiSC Group Culture Report.

Do a side-by-side comparison of the DiSC Group Culture & DiSC Facilitator Reports by viewing the samples below:

DiSC Group Culture Report Sample (15 EPIC Credits)

DiSC Facilitator Report Sample (15 EPIC Credits)