1. True Colors Personality Inventory
What hue are you?

2. True colors
True Colors is an inventory designed to help you better understand yourself and others
True Colors is an activity used to promote individual differences
True Colors is a self-awareness activity enabling individuals to become aware of personality styles
True Colors is a team builder helping members to understand the preferred styles of their colleagues

3. True Colors Each color is reflective of a personality type
You will identify a primary and a secondary color; these are your personality types
The colors you do not choose will still have some characteristics that are representative of you, they are just not your dominant personality type
True Colors is valuable for improving your effectiveness in working with others

4. What is your color?
Rank each set of word clusters in each row from 4 to 1
Once you have them ranked, total your answers at the bottom
The color with the highest score is your primary color
The color with the second highest score is your secondary color
If you have a tie, choose the one with which you most identify

5. Divide into Color Groups
Greens sit together
Golds sit together
Blues sit together
Oranges sit together

6. In your Color groups Discuss your color group’s best traits
Discuss your color group’s challenge areas
Choose a spokesperson to share the top 3 of each

7. About Green I seek knowledge and understanding
I live by my own standards
I need explanations and answers
I value intelligence, insight, fairness, and justice
I am a natural, non-conformist, a visionary, and a problem solver

8. About Gold I follow the rules and respect authority
I have a strong sense of what is right and what is wrong in life
I need to be useful and to belong
I value home, family, and tradition
I am a natural perseverer, a good citizen, and helpful

9. About Blue I feel unique and authentic
I look for meaning and significance in my life
I need to contribute, to encourage, and to care
I value integrity and unity in relationships
I am a natural romantic and nurturer and may be poetically inclined

10. About Orange I act on a moment’s notice
I consider life a game, here and now
I need fun, variety, stimulation, and excitement
I value skill, resourcefulness and courage
I am a natural trouble-shooter, a performer, a competitor

11. Percentages of Population by Personality Style
Green: 10 – 13%
Blue: 12 – 25%
Orange: 12 – 33%
Gold: 33 – 50%

12. Why does this matter to us?
Knowing these things about each other and ourselves can help us
Work with each other better
Communicate more effectively
Make office time more productive
Understand where others are coming from

13. Have you ever…
Encountered that one person with whom you just couldn’t communicate?
Had days when you felt like you were speaking a foreign language and no one else could understand you?
Tried to get a co-worker to understand your point of view to no avail?

14. Well, consider this:
Each person approaches projects and conversations differently
Sometimes, understanding how you maybe perceived can help you understand how to better communicate

15. Green Sees self: Others see:
Superior intellect, 98% right, Tough-minded, powerful Efficient, Original, unique Calm, not emotional, rational Precise, not repetitive Under control Able to find flaws objectively Holds firm to policy
Intellectual snob, arrogant Afraid to open up Unappreciative, stingy with praise Doesn’t consider other people in plans Critical, fault-finding Cool, aloof, unfeeling

16. Gold Sees self: Others see: Stable, providing security
Dependable, firm
Always have a view
Efficient
Realistic
Decisive
Executive Type
Good planner
Orderly, neat
Punctual, expect the same
Rigid
Controlling, bossy
Dull, boring
Stubborn
Opinionated
System-bound
Unimaginative
Limiting flexibility
Uptight
Sets own agenda
Rigid idea of time

17. Blue Sees Self: Others see: Overemotional Too trusting Mushy
Warm, caring, compassionate
Likes to please people
Trusting
Romantic
Spiritual
Creative
Idealistic
A people person
Willing to work tirelessly for a cause
Unselfish
Empathetic
Wants harmony
Overemotional
Too trusting
Mushy
Hopelessly naïve
Too nice
Smothering
Ignores policy, create chaos
Talks too much
Illogical

18. Orange Sees self: Others see: Fun loving, enjoys life Spontaneous
Flexible, adaptable
Carefree
Proficient, capable
Hands on, practical
Problem solver
Good negotiator
Here and now person
Does many things at once
Irresponsible
Flaky
Wishy-washy
Not serious
Spends time on things they enjoy
Not interested in ideas
Disobey rules
Manipulative
Not able to stay on task
Cluttered
Indecisive

19. When having conversations:
Greens:
Tend to rely on the facts
Ask many questions
Say things only once
Avoid small talk
Argue both sides of any issue
Worry that they are not being understood
Golds:
Use clear & precise language
Cut the small talk
Want to keep the conversation in order
Talk about responsibilities
Focus on how efficient things are
Want to follow an agenda or plan
Blues:
Love to talk
Tend to be direct
Talk about how they feel
Avoid issues that might end in conflict
Ramble and get off topic
Pay attention to non-verbal communication
Oranges:
Say just the right things
Dominate what is being said
Get right to the point
Make decisions quickly
Create energy or excitement
Focus on results

20. In order to speak with a _____ in a way they will understand, you should…
Greens:
Use clear & precise language
Use logic in support of your decision
Get right to the point
Keep the conversation relevant
Ask meaningful questions
Talk about possibilities
Golds:
Give straightforward direction
Use references to the past & tradition
Not get sidetracked
Keep conversation in order
Follow an agenda
Talk about responsibility
Blues:
Relate what you are saying to feelings
Avoid open criticism
Put people’s needs ahead of procedures
Be honest & genuine
Leave room for input & questions
Keep your promises
Oranges:
Cut to the heart of a problem
Be bold and say what is on your mind
Focus on action
Talk about results
Keep the conversations lively

21. How the different colors attack problems:
Greens:
What are the pros & cons?
Does it make sense?
What are the logical consequences?
What is the consequence of not acting?
Golds:
What are the facts?
What exactly is the situation?
What has been done?
What am I & others doing?
Blues:
How much do I care about what I win or lose in each alternative?
What are the values involved?
How will people concerned react to the outcome?
Who is committed to carry out the solution?
Oranges:
What are the possibilities?
What other ways are there to solve the problem?
What does the data imply?
What are the implications beyond the facts?

22. How to capture the interest of each color
Greens:
Ask them information
Pose problems & allow them to solve them independently
Provide opportunities for them to build & display competency
Request explanations or additional insights
Golds:
Allow them to display their leadership ability
Have them organize others
Maintain stability, consistency, & rules
Clarify expectations
Provide consistent feedback
Blues:
Provide opportunities for social contact
Offer a clear outline for expectations
Offer opportunities to do things that are creative
Provide a way for them to express feelings
Give individual attention to them
Provide them with opportunities to please
Oranges:
Make assignments short-term & challenging
Give them the opportunity to show cleverness
Provide hands-on activities
Focus on immediate needs & issues

23. Make the Colors You Work With Happy
Greens:
Provide feedback on the quality of their work
Provide assistance in choosing tasks that are difficult & challenging but also achievable
Golds:
Provide consistency
Give clear & specific feedback
Establish clear rules & regulations
Provide concrete rewards for success
Blues:
Reassure them of their self-worth
Recognize their accomplishments
Accept who they are
Provide a harmonious environment
Oranges:
Provide frequent change
Challenge their imagination

24. Conclusions Everyone has some of each color within their lead color
We all have strengths and weaknesses
Try to play to each other’s strengths and consider how others approach ideas, projects, and communication
Use this information to become a better communicator and team player