DISCovery: Discover Your Style, Understand Others, Build Connections

This two-part approach offers a chance to explore your understanding of interpersonal dynamics. The DISC assessment measures your personality and work style across four key dimensions, each represented by a letter: D, I, S and C.

Part 1: Take the DISC Assessment prior to the workshop. The report will be shared on the day of the workshop.

Part 2: Attend the DISC Workshop

Dive into your assessment results and learn practical strategies for building stronger connections.

During the workshop, you’ll:

• Discover your DISC style
• Understand other DISC styles
• Learn how to build more effective relationships

Through interactive activities and your personal DISC assessment, you’ll uncover insights about your behavior and communication styles. Discover how to adapt your approach to improve your interactions and build more meaningful connections in your daily life. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to gain practical strategies for better understanding yourself and others.

Who is this for: open to all UBCO Faculty & Staff

Workshop Date: December 11, 2024

Time: 12:45 pm am – 3:45 pm

Location: ADM101

Fee: $150 (includes assessment and workshop) PD Fund eligible

FACILITATORS:

Dr. Shweta Jaiswal Thakur, specializes in leadership development, bringing over 16 years of experience in corporate training, consulting, and research. Currently, she works as a Workplace Learning and Employee Engagement Consultant at UBCO, where she leads initiatives to enhance professional capabilities.

L&D is her passion, and her innovative solutions have received recognition from Richard Ivey, Canada, The Case Center, UK, and Harvard Business Review Case Publishing. Dr. Thakur enjoys sharing her knowledge and has taught at various B-Schools, contributing to a range of publications. She holds several certifications, including DISC, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership Perspective, as well as a Master Career Coach certification, reflecting her commitment to ongoing growth in the field of people development. 

Nicole Yearwood, is an HR Associate at the Okanagan campus, having joined in 2021 to contribute to the Advisory team. Passionate about fostering personal and professional growth, she provides strategic guidance tailored to the unique needs of individuals.

As a certified DISC facilitator, Nicole specializes in utilizing personality assessments to enhance team effectiveness and communication. She holds a Bachelor of Management degree from UBC Okanagan and is currently pursuing her CPHR designation, further strengthening her expertise in the field of human resources.

Privacy Notice: DISC Assessment by Indigo

UBCO HR is engaging Indigo to facilitate a DISC (personality type) assessment. Participation in this assessment involves registering on the Indigo platform, and your participation in the DISC assessment is voluntary. By clicking on the provided link and registering, you consent to the use of your information as described in this notice and in the Indigo Privacy Policy.

During registration, you will be asked to provide your First Name, Last Name, UBC Email Address (please use your UBC email, not a personal one), Position, and Pronoun Choice (optional).  This information is collected solely for the purpose of facilitating your participation in the DISC assessment and to ensure a personalized and accurate assessment experience.  UBC adheres to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA), ensuring the protection of your personal information in accordance with these regulations.

For detailed information on how your data will be handled by Indigo, we encourage you to review Indigo's Privacy Policy.  If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal information will be used, please feel free to contact shweta.thakur@ubc.ca.