DiSC® internal training: “More effective teamwork”

Introduction

As part of the team training preparation, each participant will receive a personalized DiSC® profile to begin by understanding themselves better. During the training, participants will learn to recognize their behavior in various situations and how to consciously adapt it when interacting with different people.
Under the guidance of a professional communication trainer, participants will learn and develop communication skills through various communication techniques. The selection of techniques is based on the participants’ behavioral styles, and practical tools are provided for use in different scenarios.

Outcome

As a result of the team training, participants will have a better understanding of their natural behavior and will be able to adapt it according to situations and people. This enhances mutual understanding and reduces conflicts within the team.

About the Trainer

Helen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Tallinn University of Technology and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management. She has over nine years of experience in HR management, working in both retail and business consulting.
As a certified Executive Coach, Helen has worked with numerous top executives to help turn their visions into reality. In addition to her Master’s degree in HR management, Helen also holds a Level 6 Adult Educator certificate and is an internationally recognized DiSC trainer.

Learn more about your trainer Helen Pärli.

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CURRICULUM: DiSC® internal training: “More effective teamwork”

Curriculum area: Personal Development

Basis for the curriculum: The curriculum is based on public materials, which will also be referenced during the course.

Objective: The goal of the training is to provide basic knowledge of the DiSC® model and link individual natural behavioral types with different self-management techniques to better understand oneself and thus create more effective collaboration with the people around them.

As part of the preparation for the training, each participant will receive a personalized DiSC® profile, and a shared team profile will also be created. Creating a team profile provides an opportunity to better understand your team and collaborate more effectively. During the training, participants will learn to recognize their behavior in different situations and consciously adapt it when interacting with different people.

Learning outcomes or the results of the training for the participant:

• Understand their natural behavior
• Be able to adjust their behavior based on the situation and people
• Better understand the behavior of others

What is DiSC®?
DiSC® is a development tool that focuses on understanding behavioral style profiles and, as a result, developing one’s skills.
All DiSC® profiles have a wide range of applications, and using them creates an even more personalized development experience. DiSC® is the most scientifically researched, validated, and culturally adapted model.

DiSC® can be used to develop and improve, for example:

• Self-awareness
• Communication and relationships
• Teamwork
• Leadership skills
• Sales and customer service skills
• Coping with change
• Conflict resolution skills

Target group: Teams of up to 20 members who wish to understand each other better and improve collaboration.

Prerequisites for starting the studies: To participate in the training, participants must have B2 level proficiency in Estonian and complete the DiSC® questionnaire prior to the training.

Volume of studies: A one-day training (8 academic hours), with an additional independent pre-training task (0.5 academic hours).

Content of the training:

• Completing the DiSC questionnaire independently so that we can create a personalized behavioral style report for each participant.
• What is the DiSC® model and what are its applications?
• Familiarization with the personal behavioral style report and interpreting it.
• Mapping and understanding strengths based on the behavioral type.
• Mapping and understanding development areas based on the behavioral type.
• Self-management for more effective teamwork based on one’s behavioral style.
• Adapting one’s behavior based on others around them.

Teaching methods: Practical exercises, pair and group work, group discussion and analysis, mini-lectures.

Description of the learning environment: The training takes place in a learning environment adapted for group discussions, with presentation equipment and a flip chart. We accommodate people with special needs to the best of our ability. The training can also be conducted in an online environment using Zoom.us. The trainer will send the participants the link needed to access the online space.

Number of participants: A maximum of 20 people per group.

Learning materials:

• Materials created by the trainer
• DiSC® materials
• The necessary teaching tools will be provided by the trainer during the training

Completion requirements:

• To be eligible for assessment, at least 80% attendance in face-to-face learning is required.
• The learner must complete the assessment methods.

Assessment methods:

• Self-reflection
• Reflecting with a fellow learner

Assessment criteria:

• Knows their DiSC® style
• Can adjust their communication style according to the situation

Documents issued:

• Certificate (issued if the completion requirements are met)
• Proof of participation (issued if the completion requirements are not met)

Qualifications required for the trainer:

• Completion of training for trainers
• DiSC® trainer and consultant certification
• At least 3 years of experience as a communication trainer
• Proficiency in Estonian as a native language or at least at C1 level

The curriculum for the training is customized based on the client’s specific needs.

Also, take a look at the basics of the study program.