Using real world behaviours to identify DISC styles

After discussing the DISC model as part of the Tourism and Hospitality Talent Development Programme, I was keen to start applying it to my relationships. But I instantly ran into a problem - how can you begin to work out the styles of the people you're working with, so that you can try to change your communication style?

I've never been great at reading people, and in the past I've created models that help me identify people's behaviours and possible motivations. So it seemed like a natural instinct to try to suggest behaviours that might indicate someone's style and organise that information in one place.

And so this diagram was born.

Each side of the diagram gives an impression of the behaviours that might be more natural for people with those styles. I'm looking forward to trying to see these behaviours in my managers and colleagues, and see whether it helps me identify how best to communicate.

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