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This study evaluated whether\n DISC assessment with brief training for faculty and staff could improve ratings of organizational climate within a school of health professions. A pre intervention climate survey (n = 109) was followed by DISC training during a 60-to 90-minute \u201clunch and learn\u201d session (78%\n participation). A post intervention survey (n = 102) was conducted 1 year later. Chi square analysis showed a lower than expected proportion of D styles and a higher proportion of S styles (p &lt; 0.05). Climate survey results, using a 5-point Likert scale and analyzed with a Wilcoxon\n ranked sums test, showed significant increases in overall climate ratings (3.98 \u00b1 0.68 to 4.24 \u00b1 0.59; p &lt; 0.003), with specific gains in clarity and recognition (p &lt; 0.008). Findings suggest that DISC assessment and training may be associated with improvements in organizational\n climate. 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