For many years, the DiSC Profile® (DiSC), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI), and Workplace Kaleidoscope Profile® (WKP) have opened the door to understanding dynamics that influence communication and positive relationships at work. The foundation of success lies in understanding self, understanding others, and realizing the impact of your behavior on people. These differences influence our work relationships – how we lead, how we work individually and as part of a team, and how communicate with each other.

These assessment tools have different theoretical origins and measure different things. All three of these assessments are available in paper or online format. People who take these assessments:

• Better understand their behavior and how it affects others

• Examine their reactions to other people’s behavior

• Maximize their personal strengths

• Develop and sustain a positive attitude about themselves and others

• Adapt their behavior to create positive outcomes

Through these tools, people can gain understanding about their behavior, the needs of others, and how to adapt in order to achieve positive work results and build effective work relationships.

Organizations utilizing these profiles/assessments can:

• Increase productivity

• Improve morale

• Improve collaboration across differences

• Minimize conflict and stress

• Increase management effectiveness

• Build on strengths

Individuals using these profiles/assessments can:

• Identify behavioral tendencies and preferences

• Recognize how their preferences/behavior affects others

• Discuss the value of individual differences

• Learn techniques to maximize strengths and reduce conflict

Key Benefits

The DiSc Profile® describes behavior based on how people view themselves in their various environments. It focuses on four behavioral dimensions including D: Dominance, i: Influence, S: Steadiness and C: Conscientiousness. The report summarizes tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses, and it compares the individual to the desired results. You can purchase the basic DiSC and you can add supplemental components for specific types of work (i.e. retail). The report provides detailed strategies for improvement. It provides a report for both the employee and the leader (how to best manage this type of person). You can also get a group profile, which can support your team building initiatives.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® describes how people approach the environment intellectually and attitudinally and how they process information. It explores the differences in how we are energized, the type of information we prefer to pay attention to, how we make decisions, and our preferred approach to life and work. Participants get a summary of the types and their impact on the workplace and work relationships.

Participants get a summary of the styles and apply this information to their work relationships and communication. It helps them to:

• Develop self-awareness

• Adapt to their work environment

• Bridge communication gaps with others

• Appreciate how others behave/communicate as they do

The Workplace Kaleidoscope Profile® identifies the needs and behaviors related to three distinct areas of working styles:

1. Sensory Styles— the senses favored for taking in and processing information.

2. Perceptual and Organizational Styles—the way information is perceived (the type of information we prefer to work with) and how we organize information in order to complete our work

3. Personality (Temperament) Styles—the values held about working and the general approach to life.

Participants get a summary of their preferences and apply this information to their work relationships and communication. It helps them to:

• Develop self-awareness

• Adapt their approach to meet work requirements

• Bridge communication gaps with others

• Work more effectively as part of a work team