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DISC by YCN

Turning behavioural insights into
everyday effectiveness

A modern update to the classic model. Combining a behavioural profiler with tactile tools, personalised development and group workshops that turn self-awareness into stronger team performance. And with a beautifully simple certification too.

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What is DISC?

A memorable, practical and shareable language

The world's most widely used behavioural framework — made practical for modern teams. Millions of people around the world have used DISC profiles to better understand themselves and the people they work with. At its heart, it's a simple, evidence-informed framework that helps people recognise different behavioural preferences and adapt how they communicate, collaborate and lead.

DISC by YCN brings the model to life through memorable colour energies, practical tools and everyday language that teams actually use. Rather than sitting in a report, the insights become part of coaching conversations, feedback, onboarding, leadership development and day-to-day collaboration.

Outcomes

DISC profiling helps people understand themselves and the colleagues they work with — so they can build more respectful, productive and positive working relationships. Our toolkit keeps the insights alive.

1

Individuals understand their own and others' communication preferences — so they can adapt their approach and reduce friction.

2

Teams connect better and collaborate more effectively, because they can name differences and work with them rather than around them.

3

Groups develop a common language to talk about pressure, conflict and change — making it easier to overcome challenges together.

You Can Now Magazine spread: Who Do You Think You Are?
You Can Now Magazine

Who Do You Think You Are?

In the Summer Issue of You Can Now Magazine, we explore the strange history of personality profiling and ask what value these perpetually popular tools offer to modern leaders and teams.

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In practice

How our partners are using the
DISC profiler and toolkit

Koto studio interior with team members working under a neon Koto sign

Global design group Koto are using the DISC profiler and toolkit to share insights towards better communication and collaboration throughout their studios.

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The Guardian team discussing DISC insights

The Guardian are using the DISC by YCN profiler and toolkit as part of onboarding, helping new team members quickly understand colleagues' working styles and integrate into a busy Reader Revenue team.

DISC by YCNThe Guardian
Cubitts glasses on a workshop table

Cubitts weave the profiler and toolkit into their manager and leader development programmes — helping people build greater awareness of behavioural preferences and how they link to skills like coaching and feedback.

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BA Euroflyer brand mark

BA Euroflyer are using the toolkit at the outset of manager and leader development programmes, helping participants apply learning where it will have the greatest impact.

DISC by YCNBritish Airways Euroflyer
Carpenters Workshop Gallery interior with sculptural furniture

Carpenters Workshop Gallery use the DISC by YCN profiler and toolkit whenever new members join their cross-cultural Senior Leadership Team, helping build understanding, strengthen relationships and establish a shared language from the outset.

DISC by YCNCarpenters Workshop Gallery
Afghan hound sitting on a tiger-print Lola blanket bed

Lola Blankets used the DISC by YCN toolkit with a newly formed leadership team, built into workshops exploring trust-building, and to create a shared understanding of effective working relationships.

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Sliide brand mark

Sliide are using DISC by YCN across their team, including the profiler in everyone's onboarding and with smart Slack integrations to make behavioural insights visible, practical and part of everyday collaboration.

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From our partners
It's helped us move beyond assumptions. The team has a better picture of each other's strengths and preferences, making collaboration more effective all round.
— Joel Midgley, Director of Brand & Marketing
The Guardian
Joel Midgley, Director of Brand & Marketing at The Guardian

DISC by YCN

The toolkit

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01 · PROFILER

A modern behavioural profiler

A a simple 10-minute experience creates personalised picture of your behavioural preferences and communication style.

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02 · PROFILES

Profiles that spark action

Beautifully designed profiles packed with practical insights, reflection prompts and tools you can immediately apply in the flow of work.

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03 · SESSIONS

Memorable experiences

1-to-1 debriefs and team workshops that turn individual insight into stronger conversations, better collaboration and shared ways of working.

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04 · INTEGRATIONS

High tech, high touch

Slack, Teams and other useful integrations keep things visible where people already work, helping teams apply the insights every day.

DISC Certification

Certification enables you to integrate the DISC profiler and toolkit into your existing practice, programmes and culture — building confidence in the psychology behind running 1-1 profile debriefs and extending into group facilitation.

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Modular live learning

In internal or cross-org cohorts, you'll immerse in the tools you'll go on to use with your own teams. Build confidence with the DISC model, the profiler and your facilitation approach.

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Digital and physical toolkit

Access a library of ready-to-run debriefs, workshops and activities — plus unlimited use of the DISC profiler. Designed to plug straight into your existing programmes and practice.

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Community of Practice

Join a supportive community of certified You Can Now DISC practitioners — sharing experiences and new ways to apply the toolkit, with invitations to ongoing sessions to deepen your learning.

Who is Certification for?

Designed for people who want to use the DISC methodology and behavioural insights in a more practical, everyday way — 1:1 and groups.

People & Culture Leaders

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Looking to embed DISC into leadership, management and team development at scale. Certification gives you unlimited profiling, a complete facilitation toolkit, ready-to-use activities and the confidence to integrate DISC across onboarding, development programmes and everyday people conversations.

MODERN MANAGERS

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Keen to better understand their people and lead more effectively. Certification equips you to use DISC in 1:1s, feedback, coaching and team conversations — helping you adapt your approach, strengthen relationships and get the best from every individual.

Coaches and Facilitators

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Want to deliver engaging, DISC-informed workshops with confidence. Certification provides practical facilitation guides, team exercises, presentation materials and an expanding toolkit of resources to bring behavioural insights to life in sessions.

Upcoming dates

Coming Certification Opportunities