New Research is First Ever Comparison of Leading
Interpersonal Skills Training Programs
Colorado State University & Regis Learning Solutions Complete First-Ever
Comparison Study of DiSC, MBTI and TRACOM's Social Style
A new research study from Colorado State University and Regis Learning Solutions
compares the leading interpersonal training programs. The study finds that the
TRACOM SOCIAL STYLE training model is easier to understand and use than
either DiSC or Myers-Briggs. The study is the first-ever comparative study of the
three leading training programs in interpersonal skills.
The study evaluated more than 200 people participating in training programs
featuring the DiSC model from Inscape Publishing, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
(MBTI) model from CPP, Inc, and the Social Style model from TRACOM. It found
that while participants in all three programs held very positive reactions to the
training programs, participants in Social Style training scored significantly higher in
terms of understanding and retaining course concepts and in using those skills to
understand and relate effectively with others.
Key Findings of the Research:
1) Participant Reaction to Training
Participants in all three programs had very positive reactions to the programs and
perceived them to be very useful. Overall, Myers-Briggs received the highest rating
in this area, slightly more than DiSC and Social Style.
2) Retention of Key Concepts
Each person was tested after the training to assess their retention of key course
concepts. Social Style training participants scored highest, showing an average
performance 18% higher than DiSC participants and 34% higher than Myers-Briggs
participants.
3) Applying Learning With Others
The final evaluation was of the participants’ ability to apply what they learned in the
courses when working with others. Each participant was asked to evaluate the
behaviors of others and determine their Style or Type. Social Style training
participants were better able to identify the correct Style or type, showing a 47%
improvement over DiSC and 280% improvement over MBTI.
Finally, participants were asked to identify effective ways to work with people based
on their known Style or Type identifications. Social Style training participants were
more likely to select appropriate ways to work with others based on Style or Type.
They selected appropriate approaches 24% more than DiSC participants and 58%
more than MBTI participants.
Interpersonal Skills Training Programs
Colorado State University & Regis Learning Solutions Complete First-Ever
Comparison Study of DiSC, MBTI and TRACOM's Social Style
A new research study from Colorado State University and Regis Learning Solutions
compares the leading interpersonal training programs. The study finds that the
TRACOM SOCIAL STYLE training model is easier to understand and use than
either DiSC or Myers-Briggs. The study is the first-ever comparative study of the
three leading training programs in interpersonal skills.
The study evaluated more than 200 people participating in training programs
featuring the DiSC model from Inscape Publishing, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
(MBTI) model from CPP, Inc, and the Social Style model from TRACOM. It found
that while participants in all three programs held very positive reactions to the
training programs, participants in Social Style training scored significantly higher in
terms of understanding and retaining course concepts and in using those skills to
understand and relate effectively with others.
Key Findings of the Research:
1) Participant Reaction to Training
Participants in all three programs had very positive reactions to the programs and
perceived them to be very useful. Overall, Myers-Briggs received the highest rating
in this area, slightly more than DiSC and Social Style.
2) Retention of Key Concepts
Each person was tested after the training to assess their retention of key course
concepts. Social Style training participants scored highest, showing an average
performance 18% higher than DiSC participants and 34% higher than Myers-Briggs
participants.
3) Applying Learning With Others
The final evaluation was of the participants’ ability to apply what they learned in the
courses when working with others. Each participant was asked to evaluate the
behaviors of others and determine their Style or Type. Social Style training
participants were better able to identify the correct Style or type, showing a 47%
improvement over DiSC and 280% improvement over MBTI.
Finally, participants were asked to identify effective ways to work with people based
on their known Style or Type identifications. Social Style training participants were
more likely to select appropriate ways to work with others based on Style or Type.
They selected appropriate approaches 24% more than DiSC participants and 58%
more than MBTI participants.
Interpersonal Skills
Training Comparison
Training Comparison
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