It’s time to get your people on Catalyst! The networked functionality of the Colleague Directory means the value of Catalyst rises exponentially as more employees get onto the platform. Moreover, the language of DiSC will have a greater impact on your organizational culture once all team members have access to Catalyst and start to put the insights to use, both to better understand their own style and the style of others. So, while the pace of your rollout is up to you, we recommend using the full range of options in your education portfolio (including the self-directed resources) to move as quickly as you are comfortable.
In Implementation Step 1 we set up the custom messages and subject lines that will go out with your Catalyst invitation emails. So you are almost ready to go. But before pressing “send” on those assessments, you’ll want to let people know what’s coming.
Below we share two sample emails (one for employees who are new to DiSC and this will be their first DiSC assessment, and one for takers of previous DiSC assessments who will be doing an "upgrade" to Catalyst).
NOTE: If you need help identifying who in your organization is eligible for the Catalyst upgrade, let your partner at Integris know. We can show you how to find this information inside the EPIC administration system.
These are generic sample emails that you will want to customize to explain the why behind your organization’s investment in Catalyst. Use this as a change management activity; an opportunity to explain to your people what kind of organizational culture you are looking to build and/or maintain. For example, in these messages you can highlight how Catalyst and the language of DiSC supports organizational values or aligns with other culture-development initiatives. The more you engage people in the “why”, the more likely they will be to engage in the how!
Send these messages from the CEO or other senior leader or authority if possible to highlight the importance of the effort. Further, engage influencers throughout the organization to be early adopters (have them complete their assessments asap and ask them to speak with others about it).
1. PRE-ASSESSMENT SAMPLE INVITATION FOR NEW DISC TAKERS
Hi [First Name] -
Shortly you will receive an email from [“XXXX@wiley-epic.com”] with an invitation to experience Everything DiSC on Catalyst. You’ll start by taking a short assessment that asks about your communication preferences and behavioral tendencies (plan for about 15-20 minutes to complete it). Once you finish, you’ll be able to log in to the Catalyst online platform. Go ahead and take a moment right now to watch this brief introduction to what Catalyst is all about: https://youtu.be/SM_7pdL6AiA
Research shows that the #1 source of workplace conflict and frustration comes from clashes in the different communication and personality styles we all experience. Inside the Catalyst platform, you’ll find videos, text, a podcast, and a colleague directory, all designed to give you insights about yourself and your colleagues to help you work more effectively with everyone around you, regardless of their style preferences.
At [Organization Name], we believe these style differences are our strength, and we are using Catalyst to equip you and your colleagues to be the best you can be.
2. PRE-ASSESSMENT SAMPLE INVITATION FOR PAST DISC TAKERS WHO NOW NEED UPGRADE
Hi [First Name] -
Shortly you will receive an email from [“XXXX@wiley-epic.com”] with an invitation to experience Everything DiSC on Catalyst. Catalyst is an online platform that builds on the previous DiSC assessment you completed, and gives you new insights and tools to help you work more effectively with everyone around you, regardless of their style preferences.
You’ll start by taking a short assessment that gathers some new information about your communication preferences and behavioral tendencies (plan for about 10-15 minutes to complete it). Once you finish, you’ll be able to log in to the Catalyst online platform where you’ll find videos, text, a podcast, and a colleague directory,
Research shows that the #1 source of workplace conflict and frustration comes from clashes in the different communication and personality styles we all experience. At [Organization Name], we believe these style differences are our strength, and we are using Catalyst to equip you and your colleagues to be the best you can be.