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 Temperaments Many 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 5 th 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.

Gold Guardians – 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, responsibility Strong 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 GoldOrangeBlueGreen 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 GoldOrangeBlueGreen 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 GoldOrangeBlueGreen 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 GoldOrangeBlueGreen 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 terms 2.Work is assigned that requires detail and careful follow through 3.Everyone is punctual and reliable 4.Employers set a good example 5.Are praised organizational skills 6.Are given feedback every step of the way 7.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 atmosphere 2.Interacting with people 3.Interaction is open and honest 4.Avoiding conflict and hostility 5.Allowed freedom to express feelings and time to heal emotional wounds 6.Can make use of natural gifts for communication and nurturing 7.Praised for my imagination and creativity 8.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.