SLIDE 13 HSCI, LLC Human and Social Intelligence Introduction Network 13
Problem # 1: DISC has been proven to accomplish the following, but no
- rganization I know of in Idaho is using it, why? Because there is not an easy
way for the average supervisor to implement it, that will get the same results the HSCI Network does.
1)
The DISC program is an effective interpersonal skill development tool that has been successfully used in Kansas
State University classrooms to prepare
students to work and communicate more effectively with colleagues and clients ( Russell, 1994),
2)
The College of Engineering at Texas & M
University has successfully used the DISC
Instrument as a pedagogical tool for enhancing leadership training, and teaming skills, like cooperation and communication ( Algert, Watson, 2006), and
3)
DISC has been proven to help identify a team's strong and weak points, and thereby improves the quality of managerial decision making concerning the setting up and development of effective organizational teams (Suman, 2009).
BSU Skills Summit 2015
Many organizations are complaining that the hiring and retention process is too open and labor intensive, and they are struggling to find quality local talent that is a good fit for their culture. They want employees with the following abilities: soft‐skills, decision making, collaboration, innovation, adaptability, accountability, and discernment. Prospective employees need to learn to promote themselves better to employers, to obtain a better sense of reality regarding appropriate workplace behavior and advancement expectations, to gain more knowledge about and exposure to careers before they submit applications, and an understanding of job growth trends. They are seeking more effective and innovative programs to assist with internships, mentorship, leadership development, and succession planning. Organizations and institutions of higher learning want to get on the same page so prospective employees are more prepared for the workplace.
Most individuals I have met that have taken DISC, did this with it. Interestingly, the BSU Skills Summit 2015 indicated we are still looking for a solution that will achieve what DISC does.