Everything DiSC® Management Assessment and Profile
Elevate Leadership Effectiveness Across Your Organization
Everything DiSC® Management equips leaders with the insights and skills to effectively lead and inspire their teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth.
Transform your leaders into visionaries with Everything DiSC® Management. Start your journey today!
Unlock Leadership Potential with Everything DiSC® Management
The Everything DiSC® Management Assessment and Profile is a specialized tool designed to enhance the capabilities of managers at all levels, from new supervisors to experienced leaders.
This assessment harnesses the power of the DiSC model to provide deep insights into personal management styles. It fosters a better understanding of leading, motivating, and communicating effectively with diverse teams. Valuable for personal development and organizational growth, Everything DiSC® Management offers managers a powerful way to reflect on their approach and identify opportunities for improvement in their leadership and communication styles.
Everything DiSC Management
According to an ATD study, organizations that invest in management training programs experience a 24% higher profit margin than those that don't. -Association for Talent Development (formerly known as ASTD)
Everything DiSC® Management Features and Benefits
Features
Personalized Leadership Profiles
Discover your unique leadership style with tailored DiSC profiles. Understand your preferences and how they influence your approach.
Interactive Learning Modules
Engage with practical modules that cover everything from leadership styles to communication strategies, team dynamics, and performance management.
Expert Facilitation
Join sessions led by certified DiSC experts, available virtually or in person, to gain actionable insights and engage in discussions.
Benefits
Enhanced Leadership Effectiveness
Equip leaders with the tools and strategies to inspire and motivate their teams toward shared goals.
Improved Communication
Foster open and effective communication channels, leading to better collaboration and problem-solving.
Enhanced Team Performance
Develop high-performing teams through targeted coaching, feedback, and performance management strategies.
Increased Employee Engagement
Empower leaders to create a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters employee engagement and retentiondfgh
"98% of managers, directors, and executives believe skill development is absolutely worth their team’s time.” -State of Teams Whitepaper, Wiley Workplace Learning Solutions, March 2024
Cohort Groups & Recommended Numbers of Participants
Workshop Structure
Symphony 100's standard workshops are designed for groups of up to 10 participants, with the flexibility to extend to 12 members to maximize engagement and learning effectiveness. For groups larger than 12, we form multiple cohorts to ensure no group surpasses 12 members, preserving the quality of interaction and impact.
Customization
Our signature series of custom workshops can accommodate different group sizes. Still, we typically recommend maintaining cohorts between 5 and 12 members, whether in-person or online, to ensure a seamless and engaging learning experience.
Focus on Learning
It’s not just about completing the content; it’s about ensuring that it is learned, immediately applied, and adjusted over time, making the most of the investment.
Additional Services
Please note that workshops are not included when purchasing an assessment and profile. However, we are happy to provide your team with our standard or signature workshops or one-on-one sessions through our coaching programs.
Ideal For
The Everything DiSC® Management Assessment & Profile is a versatile tool designed for organizations of all types and sizes, from startups to multinational corporations to nonprofits and everything in between.
Whether managing a small team or leading a complex global operation, this profile provides actionable insights to foster stronger relationships, enhance team performance, and empower effective leadership. Organizations in tech, healthcare, finance, education, and beyond use this assessment to create a culture of collaboration, trust, and productivity.
Startups
For startups, Everything DiSC® Management is a foundational tool for building strong leadership from the very beginning.
Startups often operate in high-pressure, fast-moving environments where team alignment and clear direction are critical for success.
This assessment helps leaders cultivate the skills to manage their teams effectively. It provides a roadmap for navigating growth, scaling operations, and fostering a collaboration that equips startup managers with strategies for motivating diverse teams, delegating tasks efficiently, and tackling culture. It also addresses the challenges of a rapidly evolving business landscape.
By investing in leadership development early, startups can set a strong foundation for sustained growth.
Investors
Investors backing startups and small businesses benefit from Everything DiSC® Management by gaining a clearer picture of team dynamics and leadership potential in their portfolio companies.
This tool allows investors to identify management strengths and weaknesses.
It’s particularly valuable during due diligence or when guiding founders, as it offers actionable insights into aligning leadership styles with organizational goals and fostering better decision-making.
High-tech Companies
Effective management is a cornerstone of success in the fast-paced, innovation-driven, high-tech world.
Everything DiSC® Management is tailored to help leaders in high-tech companies navigate the complexities of managing highly skilled technical teams. This profile provides strategies for bridging communication gaps between technical and non-technical team members, fostering collaboration across departments, and inspiring innovation through thoughtful leadership.
High-tech managers also benefit from insights into effectively directing and delegating tasks. This ensures that team members with specialized expertise are fully utilized and motivated. By enhancing interpersonal understanding and adaptability, leaders can maintain team cohesion and drive efficiency despite tight deadlines and rapidly changing priorities.
Research Centers
In research centers, where projects often require interdisciplinary collaboration and intellectual rigor, Everything DiSC® Management supports leaders in building cohesive and productive teams. The assessment helps managers understand their team members' diverse priorities and work styles, ensuring alignment in pursuit of shared scientific goals. Leaders can use these insights to foster a collaborative environment where innovative ideas thrive, timelines are met, and individual contributions are recognized. Research centers can accelerate breakthroughs and maintain a competitive edge by improving communication and team coordination.
Multinational Corporations
Effective leadership is critical for multinationals to manage geographically dispersed teams and navigate cultural differences. Everything DiSC® Management equips leaders with the skills to adapt their management style to meet the needs of diverse teams, ensuring that global projects run smoothly. Managers learn to motivate team members from varied backgrounds, resolve conflicts across time zones, and foster trust despite physical distance. By using this assessment, multinational corporations can enhance leadership effectiveness, streamline cross-border collaboration, and drive consistent results on a global scale.
Other Businesses & Non-Profit Organizations
The Everything DiSC® Management Assessment & Profile is equally impactful for businesses and nonprofits of all sizes and industries. It provides small businesses the tools to build strong management foundations, improve team morale, and boost productivity. In nonprofits, where collaboration and mission alignment are paramount, the profile helps leaders inspire their teams, manage limited resources effectively, and address unique organizational challenges.
The emphasis on understanding team dynamics and motivating individuals with diverse skill sets and passions benefits nonprofits mainly. This tool enhances leadership development programs for larger organizations, ensuring managers are equipped to guide their teams through change, meet organizational goals, and create lasting impact. Everything DiSC® Management fosters more engaged and effective leaders, driving the organization's success regardless of the sector
Elevate leadership effectiveness across your organization with Everything DiSC® Management.
Empower your leaders to inspire, motivate, and drive performance to new heights.
"Great companies don't hire skilled people and motivate them; they hire already motivated people and inspire them." -Simon Sinek, "Start With Why"
The Learning Experience
The Everything DiSC® Management learning experience is a transformative journey designed to enhance leadership effectiveness through personalized feedback and practical learning modules. Led by experienced facilitators, workshops provide leaders with actionable insights and strategies to drive performance and engagement within their teams.
Everything DiSC® Management Workshop Modules
The Everything DiSC® Management workshop helps managers discover their unique style, improve communication, and foster team development. Participants learn to direct, delegate, motivate, and build stronger relationships with their team and leaders through engaging modules.
Module 1 - Your Management StyleKick-off with an introduction to DiSC and management. Discover your unique management style, including your priorities and preferences. You’ll walk away knowing how your DiSC style impacts the way you lead. | |
Module 2 - People ReadingMaster the art of communication! Learn techniques that help you engage and inspire your team while building a culture of open dialogue and collaboration that everyone can thrive in. | |
Module 3 - Direct and DelegateUncover your directing and delegating style and see how it meshes with the styles of those around you. This module helps you fine-tune your approach to effectively supporting and empowering your team. | |
Module 4 - MotivationFind out how the environment you create influences your team’s motivation. We’ll examine your motivational style and show you how to better connect with others using different DiSC styles. | |
Module 5 - Develop TalentDeveloping talent is an essential skill for any manager. In this module, you’ll explore your development style alongside others’ and discover how to foster growth and success in your team. | |
Module 6 - Manage UpManaging up can be a game changer. Learn how your manager views you, how to get their buy-in, and build stronger relationships with your direct reports and those above you. |
Related Assessments & Profiles
The Everything DiSC® Management Profile is also available on the Everything DiSC® on Catalyst™ platform. The Catalyst platform has several exclusive features that make the Everything DiSC® Management Profile even more powerful than this traditional version. They include Your Groups, Your Colleagues, Group Continua, Get Advice, and Conversation Starters.
Here are links to those profiles.
Content-Length Without Customization
5 hours, 30 minutes
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Enhance Your Development
With Symphony 100 Services and Certified Practitioners
Participate in workshops led by experienced facilitators, trainers, and coaches who are Certified Practitioners of Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors® to maximize the impact of your assessment and profile.
These experts bring the assessments, profiles, and reports to life, applying their insights to real-world leadership and teamwork situations. Symphony 100 offers standard workshops, customized signature programs tailored to your needs, and comprehensive executive and team-based coaching and business consulting services. This blend of personalized, expert support ensures you receive the most effective development experience possible.
Workshop Packages
Symphony 100 workshops are designed to inspire growth, collaboration, and leadership at every level of your organization. Our workshops are rooted in proven methodologies like Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors®, which provide actionable insights that drive real change. Whether you want to strengthen team dynamics, enhance leadership capabilities, or align your organization for success, our offerings are flexible and customizable to meet your unique goals.
Explore our Standard Workshop Series for ready-to-go solutions, or dive into the Signature Series for a fully tailored experience designed around your team’s needs.
Business and Not-for-Profit Consulting Services
Executive and Team Coaching Packages
Technical Support | Assessments, Profiles, and Reports
Non-Technical Support | Assessments, Profiles, and Reports
Refunds & Cancellations | Assessments, Profiles, Reports
A request for a cancellation and refund must be received in writing to the email from which the login data was sent within 14 working days of the purchase date. Requests will only be accepted if logon credentials are not utilized. Refunds will be processed within 14 working days of receipt of the request, less a 5% cancellation fee.
Facilitation Success: The Key to Lasting Impact
Effective facilitation is the cornerstone of meaningful change, driving team development, leadership growth, and organizational transformation. Whether you’re considering an internal, external, or hybrid facilitation approach, the success of any initiative hinges on the right strategy and the facilitator’s ability to create engagement, foster collaboration, and guide teams toward actionable outcomes. Choosing the most suitable facilitation model is more than logistics; it’s about aligning resources with your goals for maximum impact.
Equally important is the caliber of the facilitator. A successful facilitator combines several attributes, including emotional intelligence, strong communication skills, and adaptability, with specific experience and competencies in tools like Everything DiSC® or The Five Behaviors®. By understanding the roles and requirements for success, you can empower facilitators to drive transformative results, no matter the scope or complexity of your goals.
External Facilitators
Using External Facilitators
PROS/Benefits vs. CONS/Risks and Best Practices
Pros and Benefits
Fresh Perspectives and Expertise
External facilitators bring new ideas, approaches, and industry insights that internal employees might not be exposed to, potentially driving innovation and improvement.
Objectivity and Neutrality
External facilitators are independent, so they provide unbiased guidance and can manage sensitive topics neutrally. This is beneficial in complex team dynamics or organizational changes.
High-Level Specialization and Experience
They often have specialized skills and experience in facilitating challenging or particular topics, having worked across different organizations and settings.
Enhanced Credibility
External experts' involvement can enhance the perceived credibility of Everything DiSC® programs, especially on complex subjects where external validation is essential.
Cons and Risks
Higher Costs
Hiring external facilitators can be more expensive than internal facilitators, mainly if travel or premium rates apply. Regular external training sessions significantly increase training budgets.
Less Organizational Familiarity
External facilitators may require more time to understand the organization's culture and dynamics, which could impact the effectiveness and relevance of training.
Possible Disconnect
There is a risk that external facilitators might not fully align with the company's values or the specific nuances of its internal processes, potentially leading to recommendations that are not feasible or well-suited to the organization's actual operating environment.
Dependency
Relying on external facilitators might create a dependency, where the organization feels unable to handle training and development internally, which might affect long-term capacity building.
Best Practices
Clearly Define Objectives
Ensure that the goals and expected outcomes of the training are clearly defined and communicated to the external facilitator.
Regular Feedback
Establish a system for regular feedback and check-ins during training to ensure alignment and promptly address any emerging issues.
Confidentiality Agreements
Implement strong confidentiality agreements to protect sensitive information and maintain trust.
Provide Comprehensive Briefings
The external facilitator should be thoroughly briefed on the organization's culture, values, and specific needs to tailor the training effectively.
Integration Plans
Develop a plan for integrating the insights and strategies introduced by the external facilitator into ongoing internal practices to ensure sustained impact.
Internal Facilitators
A Hybrid of Internal & External Facilitators
Facilitators play a vital role in shaping leadership effectiveness and organizational culture by developing communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Continuous professional development is crucial for staying updated on facilitation trends and best practices.
Anticipating challenges, fostering open communication, and seeking advice from experienced facilitators like Symphony 100 can enhance facilitation processes and decision-making, leading to organizational success.
Key Attributes
Strategic Thinking
A deep understanding of business strategy development and implementation is essential for guiding leaders in crafting strategic visions. Strategic thinking involves analyzing complex situations, anticipating future trends, and making informed decisions that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
Strategic thinkers possess excellent problem-solving skills, a forward-thinking mindset, and the capacity to see the big picture while paying attention to detail. They are adept at identifying growth opportunities, mitigating risks, and adapting strategies to changing market conditions.
Visionary Leadership
Visionary leadership goes beyond setting goals and targets; it involves inspiring and motivating others to work towards a shared vision. A visionary leader can communicate a compelling narrative that resonates with employees, customers, and stakeholders, fostering a sense of purpose and direction within the organization.
Influential visionary leaders are adept at fostering innovation, encouraging creativity, and empowering teams to think outside the box. They create a continuous improvement and learning culture, driving organizational success and growth.
Change Management
Change management is critical for leaders to navigate uncertain, transformational, and growth periods. Leaders with expertise in change management can effectively communicate the need for change, manage resistance, and facilitate adopting new processes and working methods.
Successful change managers understand the human side of change. They provide support, coaching, and guidance to employees as they transition through organizational changes. They are skilled at building trust, fostering collaboration, and creating a positive organizational change culture.
Critical Skills
Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge Areas for Interpreting Profiles & Reports
These skills and knowledge areas ensure that a facilitator or practitioner can effectively understand and leverage the Everything DiSC® supplement report to enhance individual and organizational performance.
Basic Understanding of DiSC® Theory
Knowledge of the DiSC® model, including the four primary behavior types, Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness, and how they influence communication and behavior in the workplace.
Facilitation Skills
Ability to effectively lead discussions and workshops, ask probing questions, and facilitate group interactions to maximize learning and engagement.
Interpretative Skills
Competence in analyzing DiSC® assessment results and translating them into meaningful, actionable insights for participants.
Communication Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively convey the nuances of DiSC® profiles and their practical implications.
Application Knowledge
An understanding of how to apply DiSC® principles in various contexts, such as leadership development, team building, conflict resolution, and personal growth.
Adaptability and Sensitivity
Ability to adapt facilitation techniques to suit diverse groups and organizational cultures while being sensitive to participants' differences and needs.
Analytical Thinking
Skill in using logical reasoning to identify patterns and draw conclusions from DiSC® data and other behavioral indicators.
Continuous Learning
Commitment to ongoing education and professional development in DiSC® methodologies, new research in psychology, and evolving best practices in training and development.
Relevant Educational Background
Certifications and Professional Development
Pursuing relevant certifications and professional development opportunities enhances skills, validates expertise, and demonstrates commitment to the profession.
Degrees
Degrees in business, education, psychology, or related disciplines provide a strong foundation for facilitators.
Relevant Experience Examples
Corporate Training
Leading workshops and training sessions focused on leadership development.
Consulting
Providing strategic advice and facilitating organizational change for leadership teams.
Team Leadership
Managing teams or departments, focusing on leadership development and performance improvement.
Conflict Resolution
Mediating disputes and fostering collaborative environments in leadership settings.
Project Management
Overseeing leadership development projects from inception to completion, ensuring goals are met within constraints.
Public Speaking
Delivering presentations and speeches to diverse audiences, enhancing communication and engagement skills in leadership contexts.
Warning Sign Awareness
Things to Avoid or Be Cautious About When Considering Facilitators
Overly Reliant on One Methodology
Relying too heavily on a single facilitation methodology can limit training effectiveness. Facilitators should be versatile and incorporate various approaches to meet participants' diverse needs.
Ignoring Organizational Culture
Failing to consider the organization's unique culture and dynamics can lead to ineffective facilitation. Facilitators should tailor their approach to align with the organizational context.
Lack of Preparation
Inadequate preparation can undermine the success of training sessions. Facilitators should thoroughly prepare, understand the audience, and customize content accordingly.
Failure to Engage Participants
Monotonous delivery and lack of interactive elements can disengage participants. Facilitators should use a variety of techniques to keep sessions dynamic and engaging.
Ignoring Feedback
Dismissing or not actively seeking feedback can prevent improvement. Facilitators should encourage and act on participant feedback to continually enhance their sessions.
Inadequate Follow-up
Without proper follow-up, the impact of training can diminish. Facilitators should ensure mechanisms are in place to reinforce learning and track progress post-session.