What DISC is...

Research from the history of DISC substantiates that behavioural traits or characteristics can be grouped into four quadrants, or types. Each individual has a unique blend of all four types, which makes up his or her personality style. People with similar personality styles will exhibit similar behaviour under similar circumstances.

• DISC is a special language because it is easily observable. Watching people proves its validity, as behaviour is easy to observe and study.
• DISC is a special language because, unlike English, it is a silent language. It is expressed in behaviour, and measured in words.
• DISC is a special language because it is universal. DISC has been studied in many cultures, and has been shown to be universal in its application.

What DISC is not...

• DISC is not a measure of a person’s intelligence. Any person can have high or low intelligence, regardless of personality style.
• DISC is not a measure of a persons values and beliefs. DISC describes what a person does, but not why. It does not judge right or wrong.
• DISC is not measure of education, skills, or experience. DISC behaviour traits describe how a person will behave, but does not reflect the options open to him or her because or acquired skills, education, and experience.

DISC measures behaviour in words. It is objective and descriptive, rather than subjective and judgmental.

What is D-I-S-C all about anyway? (pdf)