True Colours Personality Traits What Does it Mean

True Colours Personality Traits What Does it Mean?

What is True Colours? � True Colours Personality Traits is a tool to help determine your personality type � There are numerous tools developed for this purpose, True Colours is just one of them � This tool helps us identify our: ◦ ◦ Communication style Leadership style Interpersonal style Conflict Resolution style

Why is it important? � All people are different in fundamental ways although they all have the same multitude of instincts driving them from within � If we can understand how we function in situations, we can better relate to others and how they function in the same situation � This can improve our own work and social lives, as we will understand how we will react in certain situations

Can I have more than 1? � Both in relationships and in coping with our environment, we tend to use our most natural and preferred styles. � It is important for us to recognize that we do possess some capacity to function in all four styles � The most effective leaders manage to use all 4 styles in their leadership!

The Colours � There are 4 colours that represent different personalities in the True Colours test Blue Green Gold Orange

Blue - Nurturer � Sensitive To Needs Of Others. � Sincere. Expresses Appreciation. � Cooperative. Collaborative. Creative. � Caring. Team Builder And Player. � People Person. Engages Others. � Artistic. Inspirational. Spiritual. � Inclusive. Mediator. Peacemaker. � Idealistic. Intuitive. Romantic. Loyal. � Seeks Unity And Harmony. Caretaker

Green - Visionary � Looks Forward And Sees Impact Of Actions Taken Now. � Explores All Facets Before Deciding. Checks for Accuracy. � Careful Planner. Systematic. Enlivened By Work. � Status Quo Buster. Designer Of Change. Inventive. � Systematic. Logical. Theoretical. Self-Sufficient. � Often Not In The Mainstream. Persistent. Thorough. � Intellectual. Inquisitive. Impartial. Improvement Oriented.

Gold - Traditional � Respects Authority Rules, Routines, Policies. � Faithful, Dependable, Prepared, Efficient. � Remembers The Traditions That Work. Values Family. � Work Comes Before Play. Practical. Systematic. Orderly. � Identifies With Groups. Strives For A Sense Of Security. � Thorough, Sensible, Conventional, Proper. � A Right Way To Do Everything. Stick-To-Itivness. � Evaluates Actions As Right Or Wrong. � Stable. Organized. Punctual. Helpful.

Orange - Adventurous � "Just Do It" Action Oriented. � Quick-witted, Charming, Spontaneous � Playful. Injects fun into work. � Lives In Here & Now. Risk taker. Creative. � Enjoys Diversity, Variety, Competition. � Multi-tasker, Cheerful, Energetic. Bold. � Quick Thinking and Acting. Takes Charge. � High Visibility Performer. Accepts Challenges. � Enjoys Problem Solving. Negotiator. � Performs Well Under Pressure. Resilient.

What is the Ideal Entrepreneur? � As we stated earlier, the most effective entrepreneurs use all the colours � In your groups, design what you feel the perfect entrepreneur would be � I want you to list 3 characteristics from each colour group that you feel would be essential to an entrepreneurs success and put them into the appropriate place on your entrepreneur � Be prepared to explain why you chose the particular traits