Understanding Yourself and Others Through DiSC (September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Unlocking Team Potential: Understanding Yourself and Others Through DISC (on Zoom)

Workshop Description:

Often times, we see ourselves as effective leaders and we are able to recruit and attract high performing talent. However, our leadership styles can conflict with our high performing talent causing a lack of engagement. Creating an internal culture

Dysfunctional teams may not be dysfunctional - their may be

Effective leadership starts with understanding both yourself and the people you lead. This interactive workshop introduces the DISC behavioral assessment as a practical tool for building more inclusive, supportive, and high-performing teams (not just nonprofit teams). Leaders and participants will gain insights into individual communication styles, decision-making preferences, and work habits, helping them adapt their approach to meet the diverse needs of their team members.

*Workshop registration closes 1-week earlier, on April 23rd to allow time for assessment completion and collection.

Through hands-on activities, discussion, and reflection, participants will learn to:
> Identify their own DISC profile and understand how it shapes their leadership style.
> Recognize and appreciate the behavioral styles of their team members.
> Communicate more effectively with individuals across different DISC types.Foster psychological safety, inclusion, and collaboration within their teams.
> Apply DISC insights to real-world team challenges to improve engagement and performance.

Workshop Format: This workshop combines learning based on experience, self-assessment, and small-group activities to ensure participants leave with actionable strategies for leading and interacting with empathy and inclusivity.

Who Should Attend: Leaders, managers, and supervisors along with their staff who want to strengthen team dynamics, enhance collaboration, and foster a culture of support and belonging. This session is also ideal for any new staff who need to complete an assessment.

Workshop Includes:

Discover Your DISC Profile: Understand your default behavioral tendencies and leadership style. (an assessment will be emailed to you to complete prior to workshop)
Decoding Others: Learn to identify and respond effectively to different DISC styles.
Inclusive Leadership in Action: Explore strategies to create a supportive environment where all team members thrive.
Applying DISC to Team Challenges: Practice using DISC insights to solve real workplace scenarios and enhance collaboration.

By the end of this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and their teams and leave equipped with practical tools to build inclusive, resilient, and high performaing workplaces.

Date: Sept. 10, 2026 (Registration closes Sept. 3rd)
Time: From 9:30 am until 12:00 pm
Location: Marshall Street Armory - 330 Marshall Street, Lansing MI
Cost: NN Members ~ $125 ($75 for guests)
Non-members $175 (guests $125.00)
Space is limited and Registration is required for us to send your evaluation link and prepare an accurate room setup.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Because of the nature of the workshop, there are a few action deadlines in order for us to make sure your report is ready in time.

Actions required: You will receive an email from our partner site, EPIC/Wiley, within 3 business days that hosts the assessments.
It will have a link for you (and only you) to follow that will let you set up your account and take your assessment.

Please set aside approximately 30 minutes to complete the assessment.
Once your assessment is complete, you will be able to immediately review your results. Please save your report and have it with you for the workshop.

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