More Related Content Similar to Disc Debrief - Jenny Dorsey add on of Justine Wwang - 2012 (20) Disc Debrief - Jenny Dorsey add on of Justine Wwang - 20121. DiSC Profile System
An instrument for
Understanding Yourself
And Others
To Improve
Team & Leadership Effectiveness
2. What is the DiSC?
Examines behavior of individuals in their
environment.
DiSC is an acronym for:
Dominance – relating to control, power and assertiveness
Influence – relating to social situations and communication
Steadiness – relating to patience, persistence, and
thoughtfulness
Conscientiousness – relating to structure and organization
Everyone possesses all four; just to different extents.
Each of these types has its own unique value to a team.
3. DiSC Matrix
Direct/Active
Up front/Larger group
“Go into all the world
and preach the gospel”
D i
Task-oriented People-oriented
Form & Function Feelings
C S
Indirect/Passive
Behind the scenes/One on one
“Be still and know that I am God”
© J. Allen Thompson, International Church Planting Center
4. Types of Leadership Approaches
Active/Direct influence
Decisive
Assertive
Fast Paced
D i
C S
Indirect influence
Cautious
Accommodating
Deliberate pace
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5. Types of Situational Focus
e.g. Church Planting Situation
TASK PEOPLE
Unfavourable Favourable
Start-up situation D i Start-up situation
Resources (people, $)
Alone
No core group Healthy core group
Little resources Ownership of vision
Non-receptive
Diverse culture
C S Cohesive launch team
Prayer support
No support team Growing community
Lack of unity Potential for staff
Low budget
© J. Allen Thompson, International Church Planting Center
6. Church Planting & DiSC Styles
All four styles have successfully planted churches.
Some types “fit” better with some kinds of start up
situations than others.
High D’s and I’s grow
churches/ministries/businesses faster and larger.
High growth areas call for D’s and I’s.
Slower growth areas call for S’s and C’s.
Data: 66 Churches of Christ, Planting
Growing Churches, page 97
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7. High D--Dominance
(Driver, Director)
Emphasis: Controlling the environment by overcoming opposition to
achieve desired goals.
Drive: To control, achieve results
Intent: To conquer
Motivated by: Challenge, adventure
Fear: being taken advantage of
Weakness: Blindspot of other’s views
Improve by: more attention to long-term planning and better
delegation; softer communication; sensitivity to needs of others; to
learn to relax
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8. How the High “D”
Leads in the face of a barrier!
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9. High I--Influence
(Expressive, Persuader)
Emphasis: Creating the environment by motivating and aligning others
to accomplish results.
Drive: to express, to be heard
Intent: to persuade
Motivated by: Recognition
Fear: social rejection
Weakness: disorganized
Improve by: set objectives and watch details, avoid over-delegating (too
little accountability);
avoid over-optimism; improve time management
© J. Allen Thompson, International Church Planting Center
10. How the High “I”
leads the attack on the barrier
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11. High S--Steadiness
(Amicable, Supporter)
Emphasis: Maintaining the environment to carry out specific
tasks.
Drive: to be stable, consistent
Intent: to support
Key to Motivation: Appreciation
Fear: loss of stability
Weakness: possessiveness
Improve by: be more assertive; adjust more rapidly to
change; avoid procrastination and excessive possessiveness
© J. Allen Thompson, International Church Planting Center
12. How the High “S”
leads the attack on the barrier
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13. High C--Conscientious
(Cautious, Analytical)
Emphasis: Structuring the environment to produce quality products
and services
Drive: to be right, accurate, certain
Intent: to avoid trouble
Motivated by: “proper way,” security
Fear: Criticism of their work effort
Weakness: privately over-critical, demanding of self and others
Improve by: more self-confidence, tolerance for ambiguity, to make
quicker decisions, be more flexible and more amenable to change
© J. Allen Thompson, International Church Planting Center
14. How the High “C”
leads the attack on the barrier
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15. DiSC Graph
D I S C
7
Intensity
High
Segment
Numbers
6
5 The higher the
plotting point
Midline 4 the more that
DiSC letter
3 describes your
behaviour
2
1
Low
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16. Interpreting Your Results
Determine the highest point of your charted
line in the four columns labeled D, I, S, C
If you happen to have two characteristics that
come out equally high on your graph, use the
high point on Graph #2 to “break the tie” and
establish one column as your highest.
© J. Allen Thompson, International Church Planting Center
17. Let’s practice applying
How would you recruit the following
types of people to be on your team to
accomplish a task?
D group: How do you enlist an “S”?
i group: How do you enlist a “C”?
S group: How do you enlist an “D”?
C group: How do you enlist an “i”?
© J. Allen Thompson, International Church Planting Center
18. Let’s practice applying
In launching a new ministry initiative, which personalities
would be best suited for the following tasks?
Prayer mobilization
Vision communication
Team building
Gathering people
Training
Budgeting
Fundraising
Evaluation
© J. Allen Thompson, International Church Planting Center
19. Addressing Different
Leadership Styles
Be Aware of Leadership Differences
see Proverbs 4:7, Genesis 25:27
Accept Leadership Differences
see Romans 15:7; Ephesians 4:2
Appreciate Leadership Differences
see 1 Corinthians 12:27; Romans 12:10
20. Final Thoughts
No single style is “better” or “worse” than
the others. Everyone’s mix of behavioral
tendencies contains both strengths and
weaknesses.
Most gravitate towards roles that fit our
personalities. We may struggle in roles where
our temperaments are tested in an ongoing way.
© J. Allen Thompson, International Church Planting Center
21. Final Thoughts
Learn to thank God for the distinctive way that He has
made you to fit and serve the church and the city around
you!
Don’t let your personality control you,
(e.g. “that’s just the way I am…”)
Instead let God control your personality
(i.e. let Him fill/control you with His Spirit)
© J. Allen Thompson, International Church Planting Center
Editor's Notes You were told to have a specific environment in mind Leadership = influence Should be studied, understood, valued Direct, task orientation, larger groups People orientation, direct influence, larger groups