How to Make DISC Training Part of Your Daily Routine
You’ve finished your DISC workshop. Maybe your team gathered in Morgan Hill, or you traveled in from Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Alum Rock, or Milpitas. The energy was high, and now you’re back at work, wondering, “How do I keep these new DISC skills alive?” The answer: build simple, everyday habits so these lessons stick with you-long after the workshop ends.
Keep DISC Top of Mind with Quick Reminders
DISC isn’t just for training days. You can make it part of your daily life with a few quick tricks:
- Sticky notes at your desk: Write down one thing about each DISC style. Seeing it every day helps you remember how others tick.
- Personal cheat sheet: Keep a small card in your wallet or notebook with DISC style cues. Pull it out before big meetings or feedback sessions.
- Phone reminders: Set a reminder to check in on your communication approach-are you flexing to fit the style of the person you’re working with?
Try this today: Jot down one key trait of each DISC type and keep it visible while you work.
Practice DISC in Real Conversations
It’s easy to talk about DISC in a workshop setting, but the real value kicks in during your everyday chats:
- Start small: Pick one conversation each day to focus on adapting to the other person’s DISC style.
- Observe reactions: Notice how your words land. Are you meeting their need for details, big picture, encouragement, or results?
- Ask for feedback: After a meeting, ask a trusted colleague how your communication came across. Did you flex your style?
Give it a go: Choose one coworker today and try matching your style to theirs. Notice any difference in the outcome.
Use DISC in Team Check-Ins
Team huddles, standups, or project check-ins are a perfect chance to apply what you learned:
- Rotate leadership: Let team members with different DISC styles lead your meetings. This keeps everyone engaged and helps you see new approaches.
- Check for balance: Are all four DISC styles being heard? Make space for quieter voices or those who prefer time to think.
- Celebrate wins: Call out moments when someone uses their DISC strengths to help the group. It reinforces the value for everyone.
Next step: In your next team check-in, invite input from every DISC style. Make a note of who speaks up and who needs a little nudge.
Reflect and Adjust Each Week
Habits stick best when you review them regularly. Take five minutes at the end of each week to ask yourself:
- Where did you adjust your style to fit someone else’s needs?
- Which DISC skill came in handy during a tough conversation or decision?
- What could you try differently next week?
Quick tip: Use Friday afternoons or your Sunday prep to jot down these notes. Consistency builds confidence.
Stay Connected to Your DISC Community
After the workshop, it’s easy to slip back into old habits-especially when everyone heads home to different parts of the Bay Area or Silicon Valley. Stay connected to your learning:
- Set up monthly check-ins: Meet virtually or in person with your DISC group from Morgan Hill or nearby areas like Campbell and Gilroy.
- Share stories: Swap examples of when DISC skills helped you navigate a tricky situation-whether it was at work or even at the local coffee shop.
- Keep it light: Use DISC in fun ways-maybe a team lunch where you guess each other’s styles or talk about DISC in your favorite local spots.
Action step: Reach out to a fellow workshop attendee and set a date to catch up and talk DISC-over coffee or a call.
Wrap-Up: Make DISC Second Nature
You don’t need a big event to keep DISC training alive. Small habits-daily reminders, real conversations, team check-ins, weekly reflections, and staying connected-are what make DISC part of your everyday life. Whether you’re heading to a meeting in Cupertino, prepping a project in Alum Rock, or grabbing lunch with a colleague from Milpitas, these habits help you keep growing. Start with one habit today, and watch your communication and teamwork get stronger with every step.