Discovery Report

for

Lim Hong Quan Leroy

 Nanyang Technological University

provided by:

What You Will Learn

When you are able to ...

1) Understand yourself
2) Understand others
3) Adapt your style to theirs

then you can experience:

Better RESULTS and more success in what you do
More FUN in life and better friendships with people
More PEACE and harmony with those you care about
Better UNDERSTANDING and less frustration when working with people

The "DISC" Model of Human Behavior

Lim Hong Quan, we will be using a concept called the "DISC" Model of Human Behavior in this report. Each letter (D, I, S and C) represents a main personality style. The DISC model is based on the fact that most people have predictable patterns of behavior. The first pattern reflects whether a person is more OUTGOING or RESERVED. The second pattern reflects whether a person is more TASK-ORIENTED or PEOPLE-ORIENTED. The two patterns can be visualized in two circular diagrams with opposing traits and then combined into one diagram as shown below.

The circular diagram in Step 3 has four sections like a pie. Each section is a combination of two traits that can be described by the letters D, I, S and C. The main words that we use to describe each personality style are Dominant (D), Inspiring (I), Supportive (S) and Cautious (C) as shown below.

Each Person is a UNIQUE BLEND of ALL FOUR traits. Your assessment shows that your personality blend is: "C/S." You will learn more about your "C/S" blend in your Discovery Report.

Your Personality Style Blend

	Personality Chart for Lim Hong Quan
Very High High Avg. Above -- Mid-line -- Avg. Below Low Very Low

Congratulations, Lim Hong Quan! Your personality style blend is C/S. By having a CAUTIOUS / SUPPORTIVE personality style, you tend to naturally seek facts to support the team. Working on projects that require teamwork, structure and attention to details are your strengths. In addition, you tend to be a stable person. A graph of your personality style is shown to the right.

Note: This graph represents your C/S Style Blend. Please look in the "Graphs" section of this report to see your detailed graphs along with an explanation on how to understand your graphs.

Notice that the "C" is the highest on the chart. That means that you are reserved. The Question Mark is your symbol. You are extremely gifted at analyzing tasks. You naturally pay close attention to details; you produce quality work. Next, notice that in your graph, the S areas are above the midline. That means your S traits will support your primary type which is C. S traits are usually where you go under stress. Consider maintaining objectivity when under stress. Also, note that in your graph, the D and I areas are below the midline. The D and I traits are typically blind spots for your personality type. Being aware of these traits will enable you to gain more stability and fulfillment in life.

Words that Best Describe Lim Hong Quan

Please keep in mind these words may describe you more or less depending on the situation. If you feel that some of the words above describe you very well, then circle them. If you feel like some of the words do not describe you well, simply cross them out. This information is usually 85-95% accurate, but you are welcome to mark it up to match your unique personality style.

This report is NOT meant to label you! It is designed to HELP you UNDERSTAND and DISCover yourself. You can enjoy your unique personality and your strengths!

Lim Hong Quan's Strengths

The following section describes Lim Hong Quan's strengths based on the C/S personality blend. These strengths represent qualities resulting from blending the D, I, S and C personality traits. Remember, everyone is a unique blend of all four styles. In other words, everyone has some of each of the four major personality styles.

Analytical and Considerate

Lim Hong Quan is diplomatic and likes to communicate in an appropriate way. Lim Hong Quan can discuss issues tactfully while cultivating a friendly environment. Lim Hong Quan has the ability to analyze information and approach things in a calm manner.

Practical Mindset

Lim Hong Quan looks for ways to make things work without taking unnecessary risks.  Lim Hong Quan is not prone to over commit or exaggerate.  Lim Hong Quan wants others to be sensible and logical.

Lim Hong Quan's Keys to Excellence

The following section describes Lim Hong Quan's keys to maintain balance and excellence in life based on the dynamics of the C/S personality blend. These keys are important in adapting to the needs and perspective of others. Practicing these insights will cultivate teamwork, productivity, harmony and understanding with others.

Get Started

Being careful and sensitive to others is a wonderful aspect of who you are. Also focus on coming to conclusions and taking action. Sometimes the best thing to do is to just get started.

Face Challenges

Challenges are inevitable. Have an attitude of being proactive in addressing issues. It can be better to handle issues before they escalate.

Ask for Help

Rather than trying to figure out everything by yourself, get some help. Team up with someone who you trust, and you are likely to get better results.

Be Expressive

Do people the favor of speaking up and being heard. Be expressive and willing to convey your feelings. You have many good thoughts and perspectives, so be encouraged to share with passion and conviction.

Lim Hong Quan as a Team Member

Main Motivation: Critical thinker, to be cooperative in validating data

Individual Talents and Gifts: Commitment to quality and order; consistent follow-through

Value as a Team Member: Gathering, processing, defining information; checking for accuracy; maintaining quality

Ideal Environment: Assignments that allow for specialization, defined structure and order

Key to Motivate: Time to adjust when changes occur; possible operational procedures or plans in writing; to be part of a quality-oriented team; better planning; a stable organization

Keys to Manage: While working with others: C/S style blends need to be able to speak up when they know they are right; alternative methods that will not affect the quality of their work; a way to say "no" when necessary; to be encouraged to be more independent

How You Act Best Under Pressure (your perception): Knowledgeable; patient; consistent; stable; diplomatic

How Others May MISUNDERSTAND and MISREAD Your Actions Under Pressure (if they do not understand you): Perfectionist; strict; defensive; worrisome; arbitrary; unbending

Things to be aware of (possible blind spots): Being preoccupied with having to analyze everything

Complementary Personality Styles: I, I/C, I/S, I/SC, S

Lim Hong Quan's Basic Motivational Style

The following section describes your "Basic Style" which is how you behave most naturally. Everyone has areas that he or she is strong in and areas where there could be personal growth. The following section contains insights into your basic motivation and behavior.

Remember: The key to your success is to balance your reserved nature by taking action when necessary. Your best response under pressure is to proactively communicate with others and take steps to improve the situation. You are least comfortable when you perceive that you may be wrong, unsafe or experience a lack of peace with others. By being a person having a C/S style blend, you naturally act contemplative and patient. The C/S style blend wants high standards, and they want safety. 

Lim Hong Quan's Communication Style

The following section describes how you tend to communicate and interact with others. Naturally, you like to communicate in a way that is most comfortable to you. Others may or may not understand you or your motivation. This page is designed to shed light on how your personality influences the way you communicate with others. Please note that the following statements include areas for growth.

By having a C/S style blend, you naturally prefer an environment that is detail and support-oriented. You typically are motivated by facts, affirmation and structure. Remember: The key to you being valued and appreciated is to have under-control actions. Convince yourself to BECOME LESS SERIOUS and not take things so literally. This is a key insight to have a better life. By having a C/S style blend, you communicate naturally in a systematic, friendly manner. Others may perceive you as being critical and sometimes aloof with others. 

Communication Tip: Communicate effectively and act intelligently by adapting your words and actions to the personality style of others.

Priorities and Decision Style for Lim Hong Quan

The following section describes your decision-making style and what tends to be important to you.  Your personality style influences how you make decisions based on your priorities.  These insights reflect your most natural behavior when faced with choices.

Remember: The key to your success is to have under-control actions. Focus on recognizing the need to STEP OUT ON FAITH MORE, and do not worry about things that you cannot control. You typically will cautiously make decisions based on facts in order to uphold principles. The C/S style blend will participate with others by seeking peace and maintaining the status quo with others. When making a decision, the C/S style blend tends to focus on rules for peace and stability by implementing what is acceptable. By having a C/S style blend, your basic priorities in decision-making are procedures to accomplish excellence and predictability and peace with others. 

Understanding your decision-making style can help you become more successful in balancing the issues involved in a situation while interacting with the people who are affected by your decisions.

Insights for Professional Growth for Lim Hong Quan

The following section offers insights about how your personality style blend may influence your professional life. In order to be the best YOU possible, it is important to maximize your strengths while, at the same time, minimizing your weaknesses.

This feedback is primarily based on your strongest traits. Consider this section with a mindset of leveraging your strengths in order to bring about the best results possible.

• Having a career is about creating personal security and success for you and your loved ones. Growing professionally will give you a way to serve others.
• The C/S style blend has a desire to provide value and complete tasks. People will naturally be responsive to your dedication to your work.
• By paying close attention to financial matters, you will gain the ability to have even more structure in life, so you can have more stability in your career.
• One area that most C/S style blends deal with is the tendency to analyze nearly everything. Practice taking action when necessary.
• Building relationships and using your natural ability to solve problems and accomplish tasks will allow you to be more successful long-term.
• Building an effective career is about working smarter not just harder. Make sure to develop ways to connect with others. This is an important principle.
• In developing your career, you will meet others that are not committed to what you do and to other areas of life. Keep in mind not everyone has your same desire to learn and grow.
• Being focused and learning from the advice and direction from successful leaders are the keys to your development both personally and professionally.
• It is important to display confidence in your work. The C/S style blend has great talents and gifts. Realize that you have much to offer as you serve others.
• Begin working with leaders based on their personality style. Adapt your style. See things from their perspective.

Insights for Long-term Development for Lim Hong Quan

The following section offers insights about how your personality style blend may influence your professional life in a long-term manner. The focus here is to provide input to you which will not only help you be more successful now, but may also help you to compensate in areas that might otherwise hold you back from achieving your full potential. This feedback is designed to make you more aware of areas that are related to your less-predominant traits. Consider this section with the mindset that learning to adapt your behavior in these areas will result in maximizing your success.

• In developing by learning and growing, it is important to let your strengths carry you, and let your weaknesses concern you.
• The way to have greater purpose is to develop ways to support others. By focusing on the needs of others, you will gain substantial benefits both personally and professionally.
• Important: Most people buy into people not programs or systems or products. Stay focused on people not just getting things done.
• Remember to motivate and influence others based on their personality style. What appeals to you may not appeal to someone else.
• Commit to taking time to enjoy life. When you schedule down time, you are able to think and analyze more effectively. This generally leads to better decisions.
• At times, it is important to act on faith. Wisdom comes from knowing how to make an educated decision rather than overanalyzing a situation.
• Individuals with a C/S style blend sometimes give too many details and too much information. Remember that too much information can be confusing to many individuals.
• A secret key to your success is focusing more on relating with others and believing in yourself. By building a relationship, you build a stronger work environment. You CAN do it.
• Life is about balance. Convince yourself that you will create balance in life by LEARNING TO RELAX versus worrying about things that COULD happen.
• A key principle in relating with others: people want to know how much you care before how much you know. Remember this in building relationships and growing professionally.

Graphs for Lim Hong Quan Leroy

Your Environment Graph (How People See You)		Your Basic Graph ( The Real You)
	Very High High Avg. Above -- Mid-line -- Avg. Below Low Very Low
28        42        58        79		27        32        81        82

Overview of Your Graphs

The graphs above show levels for your D, I, S and C personality traits. The higher the level of the trait, the stronger it is. The graph on the left is called Your Environment Graph. This graph shows how people see you. It shows how you tend to act with other people (in the environment). The graph on the right is called Your Basic Graph. This graph reflects how you see yourself. It shows how you are most comfortable acting when feeling free to be yourself. This is the graph that was used to determine your personality blend as being C/S. Keep in mind that behavior in your environment is often different than your real personality preferences. This report can give you insights into the dynamics of your personality style. You may observe that you exhibit very different personality traits in different situations. That is normal. As you learn to see the patterns in your behavior, you will be able to interact more effectively with others.