D/I Pattern - Tends to be self-confident, independent, and diligent.








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High D/I Pattern

The D/I patterned person tends to be self-confident, independent, and diligent. This personality type functions best in a competitive, challenging environment. People with this pattern are typically authoritative and direct. They usually lack patience and find it difficult to work in teams.

Personal Drive	Strength of character, gets results
Personal Giftedness	Flexible; self-motivated; takes charge aggressively
Group Giftedness	Acts as catalyst to carry difficult assignments
Internal Fear	Lack of urgency in moving ahead to accomplish a goal
Overextended Strengths	Pushes for action when patience is a better option
Under Stress	Becomes emotionally reactive and demands action
Interpersonal Misunderstandings	Seeing where their actions contribute to negative consequences
Potential Developmental Opportunities	Not manipulating people and circumstances; not striking out against others
Best Team Members	S/C, S/C/D, S/I, C/S

How to Respond – Be direct

D I S C

How to Reinforce – Get to the bottom line

Be friendly

Primary High D /I Pattern

Social Recognition

Focus on actions

Allow for control

Focus on activities

Offer encouragement

How to Relate –

How to Help –

Be brief

Get out of the way

Freedom to express feelings

Allow for verbal exchange

Allow for change in direction

Allow for spontaneity

Allow for non-structure

Be flexible




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