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- FIGURE 1.
Bloom’s taxonomy mapped against emotional intelligence proficiency pipeline.
- FIGURE 2.
Characteristics of DISC traits.
- FIGURE 3.
Characteristics of Fisher temperament inventory traits match closely those of DISC.
- FIGURE 4.
Task- vs. people-focused conflict resolution strategies match closely those of DISC.
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Variable D I S C Motivation Power, authority, outcome, success Attention, friendship, fun Relationship building, people helping, appreciation Consistency, value, excellence Key value Power Recognition Approval Respect High priorities Action, results, achievement Enthusiasm, collaboration, action Support, stability, collaboration Attention to detail, use of expertise, knowledge growth Low priorities Relationships Routine Change Relationships Task focus Get immediate and fast results Do not rush but make it fun Form team and take time to complete Do it yourself and do it properly Comfort needs Dominance and challenge Recognition and interaction Appreciation and service Quality and accuracy Response style Reactive Reactive Reflective Reflective Risk approach Does not consider consequences Does not consider consequences Is risk-averse Is risk-averse; assesses risk Dynamic style Nature Nurture Nurture Nature Fears Losing control, being vulnerable, appearing weak Being rejected, ignored, or disapproved of Experiencing change, disharmony, conflict Being criticized, making errors, showing excess emotion Actions Confident, direct, insensitive, impatient Charismatic, optimistic, impulsive, disorganized Patient, teamwork, indecisive, accommodating Skeptical, precise, analytic, critical, isolated Strong skills Decisive Persuasive Diplomatic Problem solver Weak skills Listening Checking Initiating Deciding Conflict default Demands own way Makes personal attack Complies Avoids confrontation Stress default Takes charge Is argumentative Is withdrawn Seeks more data For productive interactions Lets them take charge Gets them excited Provides support Provides information Avoiding conflict Not being competitive Letting them get ahead Relaxing and not pressuring them Letting them set pace Conflict follow up Results Attention Support Service Effort areas for interactions Concise and efficient Interesting and interested Cooperative and supportive Accurate and idea generator Supporting them Empower Encourage Care Provide structure D I S C Action-orientated Ambitious Adaptable Accurate and precise Adventurous Creative Calm and relaxed Cautious Competitive Energetic Team-oriented Conscientious Controlling Enjoys change Supportive Consistent Decisive Enthusiastic Enjoys popularity Detailed Firm or forceful Friendly and fun Enjoys routine Enjoys instruction Results-oriented Impulsive Good listener Factual Independent Group-oriented Loyal Impersonal Assertive Initiator Not demanding Inquisitive Quick to judge Inspirational Nurturing Logical Persistent and determined Confident Patient Orderly and systematic Productive Emotional Trusting Organized and controlled Purposeful Mixes easily Organized Perfectionistic Seeks power Motivator Respectful Persistent Self-reliant Optimistic Sensitive Analytic Direct Animated Sympathetic Problem solver Strong-willed Spontaneous Thoughtful Scheduled and organized Takes control Takes risks Tolerant Sensitive Individual communicating Individual being communicated with D I S C D Avoid ego collision and be flexible enough to compromise Invest time in socializing and be open and friendly Slow pace, soften tone, and provide support and assurance Provide facts but be patient, firm, and decisive I Be concise, respect personal space, and do not take it personally Do not compete for recognition or attention; focus on issue Earn trust without being overly social; provide support and assurance Provide facts, do not bluff, and respect personal space S Be confident, do not take it personally, but do not be intimidated Accept their enthusiasm and friendliness but do not waste time Be assuring, confident, and assertive to expedite time lines Be confident, provide facts, and do not be discouraged by skepticism C Avoid too much detail and focus on key points and results Be friendly and enthusiastic, avoid detail, and focus on person Allow time for information to be digested; be friendly and assuring Stay in control, consider all perspectives, and do not let discussion drag on
