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Behaviors (DISC)
HOW YOU TAKE ACTION
DISC is your behavioral and communication type. The four styles are Dominance (direct and results-focused), Influence (people-oriented and enthusiastic), Steadiness (patient and supportive), and Conscientiousness (detail-oriented and systematic).
Understanding DISC helps you communicate more effectively, place people in roles where their natural style will be an asset, and reduce workplace conflicts. There are no good or bad styles, just different approaches to work and communication.
Motivators
WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO
Motivators reveal what energizes and drives someone. The six workplace motivators are Theoretical (learning and knowledge), Utilitarian (practical results), Aesthetic (balance and harmony), Social (helping others), Individualistic (personal achievement), and Traditional (systems and structure).
When someone's motivators align with their role, they feel engaged and purposeful, genuinely inspired to do their best work. When misaligned, even the most capable employees can become disengaged.
Acumen (Axiology)
HOW YOU THINK & MAKE DECISIONS
Acumen measures how clearly someone sees themselves, others, and situations. It reveals self-awareness and the ability to assess strengths, gaps, and priorities accurately. Strong acumen leads to better decision-making and emotional intelligence.
This science also measures 25 key personal skills like empathy, time management, and negotiation that someone has developed through experience. Unlike behavior or motivators, these competencies can be strengthened over time.
What TriMetrix Helps You Do
How We Can Support You
Frequently Asked Questions
About TriMetrix Assessments
Have questions about what TriMetrix measures, how it differs from DISC alone, or how organizations use it? Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.
1. What does a TriMetrix assessment measure?
TriMetrix brings together three sciences to provide a more complete picture of a person: DISC Behaviors looks at how you tend to do what you do; Motivators helps explain why you do it; and Acumen/Axiology provides insight into how you think, make decisions, and view yourself and the world around you. Together, they help us understand more than behavior alone.
You can explore additional TriMetrix assessment resources and sample reports here.
2. How is TriMetrix different from a DISC assessment alone?
DISC is valuable, but it tells us primarily about observable behavior and communication style. TriMetrix goes deeper by combining DISC with Motivators and Acumen/Axiology.
Think of it like a car: DISC is how you drive, Motivators are the gas in your tank, and Acumen is the under-the-hood horsepower. Looking at all three gives us a much richer understanding of the whole person.
3. Can TriMetrix be used for both hiring and employee development?
Yes. TriMetrix can support hiring decisions and continue providing value long after someone joins the organization. The same insights can be used for onboarding, coaching, leadership development, communication, and team effectiveness.
The assessment doesn't expire when the person gets hired. Our TriMetrix SPARK™ Job Kits help organizations turn those insights into practical hiring, onboarding, and development conversations.
4. Is TriMetrix a pass/fail test, and should it determine who we hire?
No. There is no single “good” or “bad” TriMetrix profile, and an assessment should never make the hiring decision for you. We recommend using assessment results as less than 30% of the overall hiring decision, alongside interviews, experience, references, demonstrated skills, and other relevant information.
The assessment gives you places to look, questions to ask, and information to explore—it does not replace human judgment.
5. What happens after someone completes a TriMetrix assessment?
Completing the assessment is just the beginning. We help people understand what their results mean and, more importantly, how to apply those insights to hiring, onboarding, coaching, leadership, communication, and development.
Depending on your needs, that may include personalized debriefs, practical tools, training, coaching resources, or ongoing support. You can also explore our self-paced assessment resources for additional ways to understand and use assessment results.
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