How to keep DiSC alive in your organisation?

Written on 20. Aug 2023.

DiSC^® is a highly memorable and valuable tool both in the workplace and in personal life. However, the real value comes when participants learn to keep using it beyond the classroom!

To ensure the DiSC principles achieve their full potential, it’s the facilitator’s job to ensure that this journey of learning is continued and applied on an ongoing basis, to integrate it as part of an organization’s culture.

Why DiSC Fades

Many organizations adopt DiSC, deliver a workshop or two, then move on. The reasons it fades include:

Lack of reinforcement in daily work
No ownership or accountability (no internal certified user to support learners after the initial experience)
No mechanisms to refresh or revisit insights
Poor alignment between DiSC language and organizational practices

To avoid that, we need a deliberate, sustained approach.

Thankfully for us, DiSC is designed for deepened, ongoing learning. The following hints and tips are some of the ways that certified DiSC users can encourage their clients to continue using DiSC.

Start with leadership alignment and modeling
Leaders must use DiSC language, show adaptation, and model behaviors themselves. When they talk about style differences, others will notice.
Embed DiSC into existing routines
Use DiSC talk in 1:1s, team meetings, project debriefs, performance reviews, and hiring conversations.
Use visual cues and reminders
Posters, desk cards, digital background images — small cues can trigger style awareness in everyday workflows. Contact us and we’ll be happy to share different materials with you.
Run periodic “refresh” workshops or micro-sessions
Even 30–60 minute refreshers help — revisit cornerstone DiSC principles, share stories of how you’ve used DiSC with others, etc.
Encourage peer-to-peer sharing of “style hacks”
Ask people to share small adjustments they made based on DiSC and their outcomes.
Integrate DiSC into development processes
Make DiSC part of development processes and programs — use it in recruitment, onboarding, leadership development, or coaching.
Use DiSC in change initiatives and conflict resolution
When designing a change rollout, consider style differences in communication, pacing, and involvement. Utilize DiSC to navigate and resolve conflicts by understanding the different motivations and fears of the conflicting parties.
DiSC® Profiles Display
Encourage employees to display their DiSC style somewhere visible, like on their desk, office door or any social platform. This acts as a constant reminder of the diverse communication styles within the team.
DiSC Champions
Designate DiSC champions within your organization who are passionate about the framework and can promote its use in various departments. Consider sending at least one member of a team to the DiSC® Certification program to get further expertise and increase the value your organization gets from DiSC.
Leverage a dynamic digital platform — Catalyst

Everything DiSC^® Catalyst gives you a living, evolving environment to keep DiSC fresh:

Participants can view not only their own style but compare with others — fosters empathy and dialogue
Unlimited group maps let you visualize team style dynamics and surface conversations
Micro-learning content keeps knowledge bite-sized and digestible
Modules like Management, Worksmart, and Agile EQ layer further depth without needing new assessments
Administrators can assign learning content, track activity, and manage groups easily
Learners can revisit insights over time and apply them to new situations

Catalyst turns DiSC from a single event into a continuous development journey.

Finally, always remember that communication is key! It is what DiSC is all about – effective communication and improved understanding! Therefore, leading by example is key, whether you are a facilitator or a leader in an organization. Being open and transparent with regards to DiSC, acknowledging everyone’s value, and reinforcing the Cornerstone Principles are key to creating a positive DiSC experience, both during your session and keeping DiSC alive long-term.