Winter 2015-True Colors Powerpoint_Final
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Transcript of Winter 2015-True Colors Powerpoint_Final
TRUE
COLORS
A PE R S O N A L I T
Y TE S T
INTRODUCTION:Scott Anthony
TRUE COLORS:• History of True Colors: The theory behind True Colors
can be traced back to when Hippocrates (460BC) identified four different temperaments of humans: Sanguine, Choleric, Phlegmatic, and the Melancholic and in Plato’s (428BC) ideas about character and personality.
• Today we are using a sample of True Colors• Everyone has some degree of each color. However,
most people have a dominant main color. There are no bad or good colors
• Increasing the understanding of ourselves helps in decreasing conflict.
• True colors was created by researchers and psychologists:
Isabel Briggs Meyer Katherine Briggs David Keirsey Don Lowry
TRUE COLORS:• The True Colors test will help you discover the
qualities and characteristics of your personality and temperament.
• True Colors is divided into four different colors—which represent four different personality types:
* Orange* Blue* Gold* Green
3 2 4
1
1 3
4 2
ADD UP THE BOXES BASED OFF OF THE
LETTERS:
If the scores in the
colored boxes are less than 5 or greater
than 20 you have made an error.
Need help? Raise your
hand!
Leadership Style:GREEN: Excellent Problem
Solvers
Your Leadership Style is:Calm, logical , intellectual
Your Strengths as a Leader are:
• Pride in technical decisions• Does not base decision on
emotion• Considers all possible
solutions
GREEN Expectations:• Analytical approach• Encourages
change/improvements• Follow-through on tasks
Leadership Style:Orange: Natural Negotiators
Your Leadership Style is:Competitive, action-oriented,
exciting
Your Strengths as a Leader are:
• Attracts people• Makes tasks fun• Flexible/versatile
ORANGE Expectations:• Quick action• Focus on the “here and
now”• Keep the energy of a task
fun
Leadership Style:GOLD: Natural Leaders Your Leadership Style is: Traditional, Trustworthy,
Detail-oriented
Your Strengths as a Leader are:
• Organization/structure• Punctual and precise• Follows rules. GOLD Expectations:• Loyalty/commitment• Respect• Be on time
Leadership Style:BLUE: Excellent Relationship
Builders
Your Leadership Style is:Harmonious, Caring/concerned, Democratic
Your Strengths as a Leader are:
• Inspirational• Creative• Positive/optimistic
BLUE Expectations:• Express opinions• Sensitivity to others• Individual development
TRUE COLORS: MISCONCEPTIONSBLUE
Over-emotionalSmothering
Hopelessly naïveTalks to muchIgnores policy
GREENIntellectual snob
HeartlessCritical
UnrealisticUnappreciative
ORANGEIrresponsibleManipulative
IndecisiveScatteredUnfocused
GOLDRigid
ControllingJudgmental
BossyToo Predictable
TRUE COLORS: STUDENT ORGS.True Colors is important for student organizations because:1) It helps members understand student organization members’
strengths and weaknesses.2) Good for decreasing conflict because you understand what each
personality type values and you can bypass stepping on members’ “pet peeves”
3) Great for team building4) Teaches you about your leadership philosophy 5) Teaches you about areas you need to grow in6) Teaches you how to motivate, appreciate, and relate to other
people who have different personalities than you.7) You need the foundation of knowing your strengths and
weaknesses to lead others effectively.
TRUE COLORS: O*NET CODES• Match your true color to careers• Identifying 1st, 2nd, 3rd top colors• Link to careers that often utilize these personality
typeshttp://www.truecolorsassociation.org/career.html
• Click one of these for an example:* Orange Jobs* Blue Jobs* Gold Jobs* Green Jobs
TRUE COLORS: O*NET CODESExample: 1st color: Orange2nd color: Blue3rd color: Gold
Career Examples:
TRUE COLORS: O*NET CODESExample: 1st color: Orange2nd color: Blue3rd color: Gold
Career Examples:
Copy and paste the code into the O*NET website: http://www.onetonline.org/
This will lead to the summary report for that particular job.
TRUE COLORS: O*NET CODES
Summary Report Includes:
TasksTools & Technology
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)Work Activities/Context
EducationCredentials
InterestsWork Styles/Values
Related Occupations Job Openings
Wages and Employment Trends
TRUE COLORS:O*NET CODES
TRUE COLORS:• Answer these 3 questions:
1) What do you wish others understood about your true color?
2) What do others need to know about working with your true color?
3) Why is knowing your true color important for this student organization?
TRUE COLORS QUOTE:Successful people know who they are and what
their True Colors are… when you know what your core values and needs are and feel good about them, you can perform at your highest potential in every area of life. And when you share a working, mutual understanding of other’ core values and needs, you have the
basis to communicate, motivate, and achieve common goals with utmost dignity, efficacy, and
mutual respect.”-Don Lowry, creator of True Colors.