1. The Discovery Personality Test
Your Report
Glen Dsouza
Introduction
The Theory Behind The
Discovery Personality Test
Your personality - as well as skills and experience - has a tremendous impact on
your work success, personal growth and relationships.
This test is based on the highly
successful DISC model of
The Discovery Personality Test analyses your personality and behaviour - both in personality. Tests based on this
model have been administered
work and non-work situations. Based on the widely used DISC personality model, more than 50 million times
your report indicates your strengths and possible areas for self-development. throughout the world to help select
and develop people.
This report does not pretend to be 100% accurate - all personality test
The DISC Theory was developed
measurements contain some error. by William Moulton Marston in the
1920's. (W. M. Marston:
1893-1947, Harvard graduate,
DISC - Four Personality Traits lawyer, psychologist and
Some people believe that using the DISC model to describe personality is an educational consultant.) Since
then the theory has been refined
over-simplification. Before coming to such a conclusion consider this... and validated by many eminent
psychologists and HR
professionals. The Discovery
Personality Test takes this a step
further.
"there are only three primary colours and yet they allow us to produce every single
colour, tone and hue in the world."
DISC Personality Model
Describes the way you deal with problems, assert yourself and control
Dominance
situations.
Describes the way you deal with people, the way you communicate and
Influence
relate to others.
Steadiness Describes your temperament - patience, persistence, and thoughtfulness
Describes how you approach and organise your activity, procedures and
Compliance
responsibilities.
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2. Your DISC Report
Your responses indicate that you ....
r want to assert yourself and like to take control.
r enjoy competition and challenge.
r are self-sufficient and individualistic.
r are goal oriented.
r tend to be direct and positive with people.
r like to sweep people along with your forcefulness.
r are persuasive - especially when seeking help or
commitment.
r get restless and bored when involved in routine and
repetitive work/activities.
r need change and variety in your work and non-work
life.
r may be impatient with people who are less dynamic
than you.
r are independent and uninhibited.
r feel restrained by rules and restrictions.
r prefer to be measured by short-term rather than
long-term results.
r are willing to take an unconventional approach.
Your Personality Profile & Summary
You are individualistic, demanding and Your prime value to an organisation
persistent. You seek out challenging situations and Your driving forcefulness and determination to
are responsive to competition. achieve goals.
You should be able to handle the daily stresses and Tactics & Strategies for Increased Effectiveness
pressures of work and life. However, when really Appreciate that some people may not be as dynamic
pushed, you may become rather irritable and and forceful as you. Avoid confrontation by
fault-finding. developing your empathy and increasing your
tolerance.
People see you as a 'take charge' sort of person
who is self-confident and strives for results. Impose a little extra self-discipline when faced with
details and routine work.
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