Beyond DISC Profiles: The Hidden Gems Inside the Extended DISC® Report

Don't skip the middle or you might miss out on this valuable information within the Extended DISC^® Reports. 

Have you found it challenging to decide which pages to focus on in your DISC training or debrief session? The Extended DISC^® Report is packed with useful information. However, you usually don’t have the time or the need to cover everything.  

Start by asking yourself:  What is the session's end goal?  Now you can identify which sections of the report will best help you meet that objective.

Your Role on a Team and Becoming a Better Team Member are two sections that you may have overlooked.

Teamwork is a big part of workplace and organizational success. Everyone works on a team, whether it’s an intact team or an informal one. Your Role on a Team and Becoming a Better Team Member sections describe how you show up on your team and how to be a better teammate. They show how you prefer to connect, contribute, and collaborate on a team.

Let’s take a closer look at how you can use these sections to support actionable development with your participants.

Your Role on a Team

This section predicts how you naturally act when you’re part of a group. It’s how you show up, motivate others, and help the team succeed.

Your Role on a Team section highlights:

• The role you usually take in a team setting
• How you feel about teamwork
• What drives your motivation
• How you perform in the team
• The value you bring to the group

Think of it as a mirror for how you actually work with others. It reflects your strengths and also what might make working with you a bit more challenging.

Here’s a practical activity:

1. Leverage: What does your team count on you for? 
   • What strengths do you bring to your team? 
   • What's your superpower? Is it staying calm when things are chaotic, keeping everyone on track, or bringing energy to team meetings?
2. Identify: What should you be watching out for?
   
   • What’s one habit that might cause friction?
   • Awareness isn’t criticism, it’s clarity. Clarity helps you decide if there's an opportunity. 
3. Adjust: Choose one thing to develop.
   • What's a small change that could make you a stronger team member?
   • How will you implement it?

These reflections offer your participants tailored and actionable suggestions based on their DISC results. Have them focus on incremental suggestions that are replicable and focused on real-world applications.

🎯TIP: Have participants write notes and answers directly in their DISC reports. It helps remember key insights and track development, and reinforces the DISC Report as a practical tool.

Becoming a Better Team Member

This section is packed with simple, practical ideas to help participants become better team members. They’re not big “aha!” moments or major changes. They’re small, steady habits that build lasting success.

Each suggestion is based on the participant’s DISC style. Many people struggle with knowing what to adjust or how to be more effective on a team. The Becoming a Better Team Member section provides clear, actionable insights to succeed and work in a team.

Here's a quick activity to help you bring focus and clarity to the suggestions.

1. Reflect on what's already working
   • Think about which suggestions you're already applying.
   • What's working well for you?
   • Where could you tweak your approach to get better results?
2. Choose one area to level up
   • Pick one suggestion that would make the biggest difference for you or your team.
   • What specific behaviors will help you improve?
   • How will you put them into practice this week?
3. Create accountability
   • Don't go it alone.
   • Share your focus area with your team.
   • Ask how they can support you or help you stay on track. 

That kind of open accountability helps build trust, which is the foundation of every strong team.

🎯TIP: Have participants write notes and answers directly in their DISC reports. It helps remember key insights and track development, and reinforces the DISC Report as a practical tool.

Why it Matters

The beauty of these two sections is how personal they are. They move beyond charts and labels into real-world guidance of how you communicate, follow through, and show up for others.

When your team members walk through these pages together, the conversation shifts from “What’s your style?” to “How can we work better together?”

That’s where real growth happens. Not just for individuals, but for the entire team culture.

At its core, DISC isn’t just about self-awareness or individual performance. It’s about how we show up for our work, for our teams, and for each other.

What’s your favorite section in the Extended DISC^® report?