DISC Test
Influential and Conscientious
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.
Influential side, with a Conscientious profile
If the other person got a Conscientious (C) profile on the test: the I profile corresponds to the test options containing words like "expressive" or "enthusiastic", and the C profile to those containing words like "precise" or "cautious". For people who recognize themselves in these profiles, a possible misunderstanding, to check together: an idea floated out loud, with nothing in writing, might be taken as unfinished, and a string of questions about how to carry it out as a brake. Questions to ask each other: "What information are you missing to form an opinion?" and "Do you prefer that we talk about it first, or that I send you something in writing?"
What the Conscientious profile describes
In the test, this profile corresponds to the options containing words like "precise" or "cautious". It is a questionnaire result, not a user manual: for people who recognize themselves in it, better to ask them what helps.
Conscientious side, with a Influential profile
If the other person got an Influential (I) profile on the test: the C profile corresponds to the test options containing words like "precise" or "cautious", 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: a string of questions before saying yes might be heard as a brake, and an idea floated in a meeting, with nothing in writing, as one not yet worked out. Questions to ask each other: "Is this idea already decided, or still to be explored?" and "What information would help move forward next time?"
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.
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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