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Introducing the Catalyst Practioner Experience
New Support for DiSC Practitioners
Worksmart Early Access
Worksmart launches on May 5th with a limited-time offer of 50% off. Learn about the offer and how to take advantage of it!
Using Management on Catalyst
Get the most from Everything DiSC Management on Catalyst with this guide to how to use these insightful results.
The Catalyst Admin Tool
While Catalyst is hands-down the best thing to happen to DiSC in years, Catalyst was initially just a user platform with admin was done via EPIC. But now that has changed.
Why is Catalyst Our Recommended Solution?
We only really recommend the traditional PDF Everything DiSC Workplace for personal use and a few other rare case. Find out why.
Setting Expectations for the Catalyst Upgrade
Upgrading to the Catalyst platform unlocks new functionality and re-engages learners with DiSC. But if respondents’ expectations aren’t set properly, you may push-back.
Ensuring DiSC Invitation Email Delivery
Sending assessment invitations is a common, but important, task. In this article we’ll share our process and show you how to bypass EPIC when the personal touch is needed.
Consolidating Users into one Catalyst Organization
Sometimes it’s necessary to move a group of respondents from one Catalyst organization to another. This is actually easy to do, but it isn’t immediately obvious how to do it.
What is “DiSC Language”?
One of the advantages of DiSC is that it provides a “common language” for people to use when discussing interpersonal interactions. What is meant by “DiSC Language” and why is it so valuable?
Creating DiSC Group Reports
Everything DiSC Group Reports are one of the outstanding features of the Everything DiSC application suite. But creating DiSC Group Reports is different than creating an assessment.
“Catalyst user is not Synced” Message
Have you noticed the message, “Catalyst user is not Synced” in bright red by all of your users in EPIC? This article explains what that message is and how to get rid of it.
Viewing DiSC Results as a Group
DiSC is great for self-awareness, but it’s even more powerful when used by groups of people. Explore the various options for viewing DiSC results for a group of respondents.
Multiple Catalyst Organizations or Just One?
Should you have one, big Catalyst organization with everyone in the company represented? Or is it better to segment the employees into different, smaller organizations? We’ll help you decide.
Catalyst, Organizations, and Training Sessions
Want to have a training cohort isolated from the rest of the assessments in your Catalyst organization? Here’s how to do it.
Data Warehousing in EPIC
…or, “I just changed a record and it’s now showing on my reports!” Sometimes changes to EPIC records are not immediately reflected in the reports. This is due to “data warehousing”. In this article, we’ll detail what this is and how to get around it!
New! Download EPIC Learner Data
Including learner email addresses!
EPIC has quite a few reports that are really useful for day-to-day administration, but there are some limitations. But those issues are solved with this new download feature.
EPIC Hack: Creating Bulk Access Codes for Catalyst
Sometimes its advantageous to be able to create a set of blank Access Codes to be distributed to learners at a training event. Learn about creating bulk codes and how Catalyst needs this hack to be able to get a set of bulk assessment codes.
The Two Most Useful EPIC Reports
There are quite a few reports available in EPIC, but the two that are arguably the most useful are the Completion Detail report and the Pending Credits report. Discover why these are the two go-to reports in EPIC.
The Search Screen: Your Best Friend in EPIC
Roughly 99% of the time I use EPIC, I use the Edit Existing Reports option under the Manage Reports menu. But not to edit reports! Find out why this feature’s search screen is this adminstrator’s go-to EPIC feature.
Why Does EPIC Operate on Credits?
There is sometimes confusion around EPIC Credits. Why does EPIC, the DiSC® administration system, use credits?
Changing an EPIC Account Owner
In an EPIC Account, the DiSC Administration portal, there can be many users, but only one of them can be designated as the primary user. Learn how to change the primary user and remove the previous one.
Log-in issues with Catalyst
There is one thing that often confuses people when they can’t log in or reset their password.
Catalyst Groups – Conversation Starters
New “Your groups” Feature on Catalyst! The Catalyst platform expand yet again and—once again—the additional function comes at no additional cost! Introducing Conversation Starters for groups.
DiSC and Self Awareness – a DiSC Story
Meet John John had always been a confident and outgoing person. He would often act impulsively, with no regard for the consequences of his actions. He often thought this a strength because it allowed him to be decisive and at times entertaining. But he also noticed...
Catalyst Organizations vs. EPIC Folders
There is some confusion around Catalyst Organizations and EPIC Folders. Let’s fix that, because Organizations and folders have absolutely nothing to do with one another. They are completely unrelated.
Why Facilitators Should Take Catalyst
Catalyst is unique in that the user experience massively different than in the “old days” when a learner read through their printed or PDF profile. And a facilitator who hasn’t explored the user experience can’t help but do a disservice to their learners. Read why.
What is Catalyst?
This is the question we get most about Catalyst. Catalyst is everything that the old PDF-style report was and way, way more.
Trouble Logging into Catalyst
If can’t log into Catalyst and the password reset isn’t working, it’s usually a pretty easy fix. Learn why this can happen and how to diagnose the probem.
Organizing Records in EPIC
Good organization of your records in EPIC can make routine tasks faster and easier.
New! “Your groups” Feature on Catalyst
In late September 2022, a new feature was added to Catalyst: “Your groups”. In this article we will explore the details of this exciting new feature and how you can integrate it into your training.