Find your practical communication style fast. This research-informed DiSC test measures four observable workplace patterns—Dominance (D), Influence (i), Steadiness (S), and Conscientiousness (C)—using a quick 5-point Likert survey. You’ll get clear banded scores (Low → High), plain-English guidance, and next-step coaching tips you can use in your next meeting. Built for development and team alignment; not a clinical or hiring tool.
At a glance
- Time: ~6–8 minutes • Format: 48 statements, 1–5 scale • Output: D/i/S/C scores (12–60), normalized %, banded insights
- Use cases: improve 1:1s, shorten decisions, reduce friction, tailor feedback
- Safety: coaching-first; avoid using for selection or compensation decisions
How to use it
- Answer for how you typically act at work (not how you wish you acted).
- Note your top two scores—your blend (e.g., Di, SC) is your most useful lens.
- Share results with teammates and agree on “best-with-me” norms.
- Pick 1–2 behaviors from your guidance to test this week; review in your next retro.
- Recheck quarterly as your role and context evolve.
Who it helps
- Leaders & managers: set decision rules, tailor feedback, unblock debates.
- Cross-functional teams: align on speed vs. quality vs. consensus.
- Customer-facing roles: adapt tone, pacing, and detail to the buyer.
- Individuals: prep for interviews, promotions, and peer coaching.
Understanding your results
Dominance (D)
Core idea: drive for outcomes, decisiveness, challenge and momentum. Best contexts: urgent execution, stuck decisions, competitive pressure.
What to do with your score: High—add brief input checkpoints to keep speed without rework; Moderately High—set clear success metrics and “reversible unless” rules; Moderate—state decision criteria and “decision date”; Moderately Low—pre-agree escalation triggers and a final decider; Low—pair with a high-D partner and draft if/then playbooks.
Influence (i)
Core idea: persuasion, energy, visibility, relationship building. Best contexts: stakeholder buy-in, launches, cross-team momentum.
What to do with your score: High—always finish with owners/dates; Moderately High—use one-pagers plus calendarized follow-ups; Moderate—choose smaller rooms and one clear story with evidence; Moderately Low—favor concise briefs and targeted 1:1s; Low—scale via written narratives and influential proxies.
Steadiness (S)
Core idea: patience, support, predictable pace, harmony. Best contexts: customer care, incident calm, process reliability, team glue.
What to do with your score: High—ask for early visibility and phased rollouts; Moderately High—use “heads-up” signals before changes; Moderate—separate must-stay-stable rituals from can-flex practices; Moderately Low—add transition notes and short check-ins; Low—pair with high-S peers for continuity and document handrails.
Conscientiousness (C)
Core idea: accuracy, analysis, standards, risk control. Best contexts: quality gates, compliance, finance, engineering rigor.
What to do with your score: High—time-box analysis and define “good enough”; Moderately High—share acceptance criteria early and reuse checklists; Moderate—mark which checks are mandatory when stakes rise; Moderately Low—add a lightweight QA stop and second pair of eyes; Low—borrow templates and enlist a quality partner for high-risk work.
Band definitions (used in your report)
- High: 49–60
- Moderately High: 43–48
- Moderate: 37–42
- Moderately Low: 31–36
- Low: 12–30
FAQ
Is this scientifically valid?
DiSC originates from Marston’s theory. Modern publishers implement it differently; some (e.g., Wiley’s Everything DiSC) publish reliability/validity for their instruments. Use DiSC for learning and coaching, not diagnosis or selection.
Can I compare scores with others?
Only if your tool is norm-referenced. Many DiSC formats are ipsative (compare you to you), which is ideal for development but not ranking people.
How often should I retake it?
Annually or after major role/context changes. Treat your report as a roadmap for small behavior experiments, not a label.
Is there a best style?
No. Each style solves different problems; the advantage is situational flexibility.
Should this be used in hiring?
Avoid it for selection. If you use personality data in hiring, stick to validated, job-related normative measures and structured work samples.
Would you like to complete any other test? Let us know which one should we make next.
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