You've learned the four DISC types and their characteristics. Now let's practice identifying them in your team members and choosing the right management approach for each.
Remember: accurately reading your people leads to more effective leadership and better team performance.
Engagement Message
Which DISC type among your team members do you find easiest to recognize?
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
During a team meeting, Tom jumps straight to solutions, says "Let's just decide and move on," and shows visible impatience when the discussion goes into details. As his manager, which DISC type is Tom most likely demonstrating?
A. Dominance - D B. Influence - I C. Steadiness - S D. Conscientiousness - C
Suggested Answers
- A - Correct
- B
- C
- D
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Sort these team member behaviors into the DISC types they most likely represent:
Labels
- First Box Label: D (Dominance) or I (Influence) Types
- Second Box Label: S (Steadiness) or C (Conscientiousness) Types
First Box Items
- Takes charge quickly
- Speaks enthusiastically
- Makes fast decisions
- Loves brainstorming
Second Box Items
- Asks many questions
- Prefers stability
- Needs processing time
- Values accuracy
Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Let's practice matching management approaches. Swipe left for approaches that work well when managing D (Dominance) and I (Influence) types, right for approaches that work well when managing S (Steadiness) and C (Conscientiousness) types.
