DISC Action Planning
Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
There may be a number of people in your life with whom you can build better relationships by applying the DISC concepts. Select an individual, such as a friend, family member, or coworker, and answer the following questions.
What are my DISC strengths, and how can I apply them with this person?
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Turn it down: What style do I need to exhibit less of to improve this relationship?
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Turn it up: What style do I need to exhibit more of to improve this relationship?
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Potential roadblocks: What are the obstacles that I am most likely to encounter?
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I will proactively overcome these barriers by...
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In addition to applying DISC to building better relationships, there may be situations or settings in which the styles can be more effectively applied. Select a situation or setting in which you can apply the DISC styles and answer the following questions:
What are my DISC strengths and how can I apply them in this situation?
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Turn it down: What style do I need to exhibit less of to improve this situation?
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Turn it up: What style do I need to exhibit more of to improve this situation?
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Potential roadblocks: What are the obstacles that I am most likely to encounter?
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I will proactively overcome these barriers by...
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