WHAT

IS

MY

COLOR?

Celebrating Ourselves

• Each of us has an individual temperament spectrum

• We view our world with this spectrum including:– Learning– Talking– Hearing – Writing

Celebrating Ourselves

• We also react to situations because of our temperament spectrum including:– Stress– Fatigue– Frustration If  a man does not keep pace with his

companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.                                                          —Henry David Thoreau

History of the TemperamentsMany modern temperament tools are based on

Carl Jung’s notion of psychological types. His evidence stems from clinical observation and he talks about “thinking”, ‘feeling”, “sensation”,and “intuition”. However, psychological types date back to the 5th century B.C. He added to the Greek theory that all things were based on earth, air, water and fire.

What does my spectrum mean?

We are all a spectrum of personality. People have a certain amount of each color which we have available to utilize every day. We do have preferred, primary and secondary colors, that we feel most comfortable using. We gravitate to careers that compliment our color spectrum. Mostly driven by our primary and secondary colors. Our last color is most difficult for us to understand.

We usually go to our primary when stressed, tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed and function out of that color.

GoldGuardians – Sensory Judgment – Gold

The Gold part of people love structure and organization. This is the part that reads and follows rules, regulations, and procedures. The gold in us is our natural time keeper. Gold individuals use calendars, black pens, and watches. Gold children like neat rooms, to help with household organization, and structured classes.

Orange

Artisan– Sensory Perceptive – Orange

The Orange portion of the spectrum is adventurous, risk taking, and freedom loving. Oranges do not like rules and regulations. Oranges like change and chaos. They are great problem solvers and “doer’s”. The orange sees the problem and acts on a solution immediately. Orange children need freedom of space, rule free time, and action. They enjoy classes that are hands-on.

Blue

Idealist - Intuitive Feeling – Blue

The Blue’s in our world are the “people-people”. They put people in front of paperwork and people in front of product. The enjoy harmony and warm, friendly atmosphere. They bring the ability to communicate to every situation. They are creative people as well. Blue children are compassionate and caring as well. They enjoy classes where they can express themselves in a creative manner.

Green

Rationalist – Intuitive Thinking – Green

The Green portion of the spectrum is knowledge and information driven. Green’s are the visionaries in our world. They express themselves in a concise, unemotional manner. They love independent time and independent work space. They are the children who love to read and love data. In a classroom, they prefer research to any other form of learning.

Understanding Our Students

• Productive motivation• Optimum learning • Retention• Increased participation

Who’s In Your Class?

- Of Gold’s - 38%

- Of Orange’s - 38%

- Of Blue’s - 12%

- Of Green’s - 12%

GOLD

Organized Detail oriented Conventional Values family traditions Dependable Conservative and stable Value order Duty, loyalty, usefulness, responsibilityStrong belief in procedures & rules

ORANGE

Quick Energetic Risk taker “Just Do It” Instinctive Quick witted Master negotiator High need for mobility Thrives on competition Impulsive and spontaneous Appreciates immediate feedback

BLUE

Sensitive Imaginative Perceptive Cause oriented Strong sense of spirituality Peace, harmony, relationships Motivate and encourage others Cooperative rather than competitive

GREEN

Why” people Analytical Thorough Philosophical Work is play – play is work Objective Abstract, conceptual, global Cool, calm, and collected

Creating Productive Students

– Understand your students learning style– Motivate your students through their

primary temperament– Understand student needs– Learn buy-in techniques for each

temperament– Learn to talk in color

How We See Ourselves

Gold Orange Blue Green•Stable•Organized•Dependable•Decisive•Orderly, Neat•Punctual•Goal oriented

•Life loving•Flexible•Good negotiator•Ability to discriminate among options•Capable•Problem solver

•Life loving•Flexible•Good negotiator•Ability to discriminate among options•Capable•Problem solver

•Powerful•Creative•Superior intellect•Knowledgeable•Calm•Rational•Precise

Motivating

Gold Orange Blue Green•Allow them to assist in planning of programs•Provide opportunities for leadership•Clarify expected outcomes•Rewards = $ or special opportunities•Maintain stable consistent rules•Explain “why & when” rules may be changed

•Focus on immediate needs•Provide hands-on experiences•State clearly the benefits of completing the exercise•Give immediate payoff information•Make tasks short term•Provide a competitive atmosphere

•Define expectations in a friendly manner•Let them know you care•React to positive behaviors•Talk to them one-on-one•Direct remarks to behavior – not people•Be willing to listen

•Allow them to solve problems•Allow work independently•Provide opportunities for them to display competency•Request insight from them•Acknowledge their ideas•Give only deserved feedback

Needs

Gold Orange Blue Green•Structure•Organization•Efficient surroundings•Established routines•Neat and clean buildings•Information about changes early

•Excitement and fun•Energetic environment•Movement•Varied activities•Spontaneous events•Ability to negotiate•Freedom

•Comfortable environment•Harmony•Safe, respectful environment•Open work space•Interaction•People

•Information•Opportunity to think•Independent work space•Exploration•Data

Getting Buy-In

Gold Orange Blue Green•Be organized•Be consistent•Be accurate•Be fair•Be direct

•Be energetic•Be clear and direct•Be skillful•Be knowledgeable•Allow for negotiation

• Be communicative•Be open•Be caring•Be personal•Be sincere

•Be objective•Be logical •Be analytical•Encourage•Challenge

The Gold Employee

Gold’s are coordinators, bringing structure and organization to most situations. A gold is willing and capable to assist with managing. They recall exact details and formats as well as creating new systems for the employer. The secret to a productive gold employee is for them to know exactly how to proceed and expectations. Gold’s follow tradition, policy and procedure to the letter.

Factors Influencing Performance

Gold’s Perform Best When:1. Tasks are defined clearly and in concrete terms2. Work is assigned that requires detail and

careful follow through3. Everyone is punctual and reliable4. Employers set a good example5. Are praised organizational skills6. Are given feedback every step of the way7. Are given tangible recognition for work

The Orange Employee

Oranges are adventurous, change agents. They are productive during chaos and often thrive on it. Oranges are eager to lead in an organization to create action towards the project completion. The secret to a productive orange employee is to encourage them as advocates who bring energy to the workplace. Allow them the freedom to use their energy.

Factors Influencing Performance

Orange’s Perform Best When:

1. Projects are hands-on

2. There are opportunities to be adventurous

3. There are opportunities to negotiate

4. There is humor and lack of boredom on the job

5. There are opportunities for job competition

6. Allowed freedom of movement and space

7. Praised for job performance and skillfulness

The Blue Employee

Blue’s are people-oriented. Blue’s establish rapport quickly. Blue’s create environments where everyone is comfortable and relate positively to each other. They are perceptive, in all forms of communication and have great insight into the needs of others. The secret to a productive Blue employee is recognition for a job well done. This will ensure our devotion and loyalty to the job.

Factors Influencing Performance

Blue’s Perform Best When:1. Working in a warm and personal atmosphere2. Interacting with people3. Interaction is open and honest4. Avoiding conflict and hostility5. Allowed freedom to express feelings and time to heal

emotional wounds6. Can make use of natural gifts for communication and

nurturing 7. Praised for my imagination and creativity8. Provided with one-on-one feedback

The Green Employee

Green’s chief concerns are competence and clarity. The secret to productive green employees is stimulating them to utilize their minds in an atmosphere of rationality and freedom. The seek data and knowledge to assure that development is at the highest level of sophistication as possible. Green’s have a strong drive for competency. Green’s work endlessly on problem solving.

Factors Influencing Performance

Green’s Perform Best When:

1. Projects use analytical thinking

2. When the “big picture” is discussed

3. Respected for going beyond the system

4. Recognized for competency on the job

5. Encouraged to think independently

6. Redundancy is avoided

7. Inspired by future potentialities

• There is power in knowing your color, personality types and learning style preferences. Think of the advocates we can become for ourselves, our students and our own children armed with all of this information.