What is a Behavioral Style Profile?
November 11th, 2004A behavioral profile is an accurate description of our observable behavior. More precisely, it narrates exactly ”how” we prefer to do things. This includes how we prefer to be talked to, motivated and managed; the environment we prefer to work in; our contributions to any team or organization and our behavioral strengths and weaknesses.
- Problems – How you respond to problems and challenges.
- People – How you influence others to your point of view.
- Pace – How you respond to the pace of the environment.
- Procedures – How you respond to rules and procedures set by others.
DISC Style Profiles Measure How I Do What I Do
- How do I communicate with others?
- How do I go about achieving my goals?
- What type of work environment do I prefer?
- How aware am I of my own style, especially my limitations and blind spots?
- How aware am I of styles different from my own?
- What behaviors do I tend to exhibit under stress?
- How do my preferences affect others around me?
It does not describe intelligence or skills, nor does it describe values or interests.
Why would an organization want to use behavioral profiles?
Benefits include better communication and understanding, reduced conflict, increased productivity, better work teams, and a better working environment for self-motivation.
Though the typical American corporation bases 80% of their hiring on the ”intellectual” aspect of the person – that is, resume, skills, training and experience – 85% of turnover is due to behavioral incompatibility. The person could perform the job, but for some reason, it is not getting done. These startling statistics emphasize the importance of focusing on Behavior Style analysis in today’s corporate climates.
One of the reasons that we like these assessments is that the reports are easy to understand without the aid of an industrial psychologist and they are easy to apply in responsible, ethical ways for the betterment of your workforce and your organization.
Data Dome is a educational provider and support organization for behavioral profiles. Data Dome’s staff is composed of highly trained individuals with expertise ranging from Behavioral Psychology to Survey Development. Unlike other providers of behavioral profiles, your purchase of software is also a purchase of support and service.
For those who need more detail, we offer optional manuals, seminars, and training workshops. We also offer a DISC certification program so that your own trainers, managers and HR authorities can become behavioral syle analysts.
If you manage others in your organization and have purchasing authority for software tools, you may qualify for a free behavioral style profile, so that you can see its validity for yourself. Email us at service (at) datadome (dot) com. We also offer a complimentary needs assessment for decision-makers. Call us at 404-814-0739.
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