DISC Test
Dominant and Influential
A DISC Test profile sums up how each person described themselves while answering the test: it is neither an observation nor a forecast of how two people will get along. Here, on each side, are words that often appear in the options this profile chose, possible misunderstandings and questions to ask each other.
Dominant side, with a Influential profile
If the other person got an Influential (I) profile on the test: the D profile corresponds to the test options containing words like "direct" or "determined", and the I profile to those containing words like "expressive" or "enthusiastic". For people who recognize themselves in these profiles, a possible misunderstanding, to check together: each of you might think the other is handling follow-up. Questions to ask each other: "Which of us writes down what we decided?" and "How do you tell that we have really moved forward?"
What the Influential profile describes
In the test, this profile corresponds to the options containing words like "expressive" or "enthusiastic". It is a questionnaire result, not a user manual: for people who recognize themselves in it, better to ask them.
Influential side, with a Dominant profile
If the other person got a Dominant (D) profile on the test: the I profile corresponds to the test options containing words like "expressive" or "enthusiastic", and the D profile to those containing words like "direct" or "determined". For people who recognize themselves in these profiles, a possible misunderstanding, to check together: a conversation that branches out to other topics might be read as a digression, and a reply of a few words as coldness. Questions to ask each other: "Would you rather we talk it through first, or decide right away?" and "Who puts in writing what we decided?"
What the Dominant profile describes
In the test, this profile corresponds to the options containing words like "direct" or "determined". It does not tell you how a specific person wants to be spoken to: for people who recognize themselves in it, the safest way is to ask them.
And in real life?
Take the test yourself, ask them to do the same, then look at your two results together, with the questions on this page.
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