What Drives You? Discover Your True Motivators
Understanding why we do what we do is just as important as knowing how we do it. The 12 Driving Forces assessment goes beyond behaviour—it uncovers the intrinsic motivations that fuel your actions and decisions. Based on six core motivators, each divided into two distinct drivers, this assessment provides a deep and personalised look into what truly inspires you.
Exploring 12 Driving Forces™
The Driving Forces profile is a 14-page report. It takes you beyond the standard behavioural assessment of DISC to dive deeper into the world of personal values. There are 12 drivers measured by the Driving Forces assessment:
- Intellectual – Driven by opportunities to learn, acquire knowledge and the discovery of truth.
- Instinctive – Driven by utilising past experiences, intuition and seeking specific knowledge when necessary.
- Resourceful – Driven by practical results, maximising both efficiency and returns for their investments of time, talent, energy and resources.
- Selfless – Driven by completing tasks for the sake of completion, with little expectation of personal return.
- Harmonious – Driven by the experience, subjective viewpoints and balance in their surroundings.
- Objective – Driven by the functionality and objectivity of their surroundings.
- Altruistic – Driven to assist others for the satisfaction of being helpful and supportive.
- Intentional – Driven to assist others for a specific purpose, not just for the sake of being helpful or supportive.
- Commanding – Driven by status, recognition and control over personal freedom.
- Collaborative – Driven by being in a supporting role and contributing with little need for individual recognition.
- Structured – Driven by traditional approaches, proven methods and a defined system for living.
- Receptive – Driven by new ideas, methods and opportunities that fall outside a defined system for living.
Here’s why The 12 Driving Forces assessment is a game-changer for individuals and teams alike.
- Gain Instant, Actionable Insight
Ever struggled to articulate what really drives you? The 12 Driving Forces removes the guesswork, offering a clear breakdown of your core motivations. This self-awareness helps you align your work and goals with what genuinely energises you.
- Easy to Understand, Powerful in Application
This assessment delivers high-impact insights in a format that’s easy to interpret. Whether you want a deep dive into motivation clusters or a quick overview of your drivers, the report is designed to be both comprehensive and accessible.
- Pair with Other Assessments for Deeper Insight
For an even richer perspective, The 12 Driving Forces can be used alongside DISC (Talent Insights) or TriMetrix EQ assessments. These combinations provide a complete picture of how you behave, why you behave that way, and how emotional intelligence plays a role.
- Enhance Team Engagement
Motivated employees are engaged employees. By understanding and aligning work roles with individual drivers, organisations can boost job satisfaction, productivity, and overall team morale.
- Improve Job Retention
Retention isn’t just about salary—it’s about purpose. Employees are more likely to stay with an organisation that aligns with their personal values and motivators. The 12 Driving Forces helps leaders foster meaningful connections between team members and their roles.
- Strengthen Hiring & Benchmarking
Finding the right talent isn’t just about skills—it’s about fit. The 12 Driving Forces enables organisations to benchmark roles against motivational drivers, ensuring new hires are naturally aligned with the company’s mission and culture.
- Make Mentorship More Meaningful
Effective mentorship isn’t one-size-fits-all. By understanding an individual’s driving forces, mentors can tailor their guidance to help mentees grow in ways that resonate deeply with their personal motivators.
- Improve Communication & Collaboration
Misalignment in motivation often leads to workplace friction. This assessment highlights areas where teammates may differ, fostering better understanding, reducing conflict, and improving collaboration.
- Identify Energizers & Stressors
Knowing what fuels and drains you is crucial for career and life satisfaction. The 12 Driving Forces outlines which tasks and environments will bring out your best—and which ones may lead to burnout.
- Gain a Competitive Edge in Networking
Understanding what drives others is a powerful tool in building relationships. When you recognise and speak to someone’s core motivators, you create authentic connections and unlock new opportunities for collaboration.
- Track Growth & Change Over Time
Our motivations evolve. Retaking the assessment every 18-24 months or after a major life change allows individuals to track their shifting priorities and ensure they remain in alignment with their goals.
- Embrace Your Unique Strengths
The 12 Driving Forces doesn’t label motivations as ‘good’ or ‘bad’—it celebrates individual differences. Recognising and embracing what makes you unique allows you to step into your full potential with confidence.
Take the Next Step with The 12 Driving Forces
Whether you’re looking to enhance personal development, improve team dynamics, or refine your hiring strategy, The 12 Driving Forces provides the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.
Ready to discover what truly drives you? Contact The DISC Agency today and unlock the power of motivation! 1300 690 469 or support@thediscagency.com.au
Download a free sample Driving Forces Profile here.
The Driving Forces profile is found in many of our multi-science assessments including Talent Insights®, TriMetrix® EQ and our new Talent Insights Engagement Report®
