Colour Descriptions

AnOverviewofGOLD:TheTraditionalist/Stabilizer

WhenGoldsenteranewjoborsituation,theywanttoknow:

Whataretherulesandregulations?Whatarethepoliciesandprocedures?WhoisInchargeofwhat?Whatareweresponsiblefor?Whenarethingsdue?Bywhatcriteriawilltheybejudged?Whentheyfindtheanswerstothosequestions,theysettlein.Goldacceptsandworkswithintheconstraints.Theydotheirbesttokeepthingsstable'andtomaintainorderandexpectotherstodothesame.Theyhavedifficultyunderstandingthosewhodonotsharetheirwayoflookingattheworld.Thustheyoftenjudgeharshlythosewhodon't.Goldsaredetailorientedandexcellentatfollowingthrough.Theycontributetostabilityintheorganization,andcanbecountedupontomaintainitstraditions.Constantchange,lackofclearandexplicitdirection,andfailuretofollowestablishedpoliciesandproceduresisdisorienting,frustratinganddisheartening.

WorkStyle.Strivestobelongandcontribute.Prizesharmonyandservice.Orderly,dependable,realistic.Understandsandconservesinstitutionalvalues.Expectsotherstoberealistic.Suppliesstabilityandstructure.Morelikelytorewardinstitutionallythanpersonally(trophies,letters,etc.)Canbecriticalofmistakesmoreeasilythanrewardingexpectedduties

Strengths.Administration.Dependability.Theabilitytotakecharge.Alwaysknowingwho'sincharge.Accuracy.Efficiency.Fairness.Cooperation.Doingthingsforothers

Gold:YourStrengthIsDuty.Ifyourbrightestcolorisgold,youvalueorderandcherishthetraditionsofhomeandfamily.Youprovideforandsupportthestructureofsociety.Steadfastnessandloyaltyareyourtrademarks.Generousandparentalbynature,youshowyoucarebymakingeveryonedothe"rightthing.Todisregardresponsibilityofanykindneveroccurstoyou.

YourKeystoPersonalSuccess:Generosity

Theworkethic

Aparentalnature

Ceremony

Asenseofhistory

Dignity,cultureSteadfastness

Perpetuatingheritage

Predictability

Avalueoforderhomeandfamily

Establishingandorganizinginstitutions

YouTendTo:Dreamof:

Assets,wealth,influence,status,andsecurity.

Value:

Dependability,accountability,andrespectability.

Regard:

Serviceanddedication.

Dislike:

Disobedience,nonconformity,andinsubordination.

Express:

Concern,stability,andpurpose.

Foser:

Institutionsandtraditions.

Respect:

Loyaltyandobligation.

Promote: Groups,ties,bonds,associations,andorganizations.

AnOverviewofORANGE

Troubleshooter/NegotiatorWhenOrangesenteranewjoborsituation,theywanttoknow:Where'stheaction?What'sgoingon?Wherearethetroublespotsthatneedtobecleanedup?Whatneedstobefixed?HowcanIgetintothethickofthings?Orangesneedanswerstothesequestionsthatsuggestexcitement,afastpace,andthingsthatneedtobedonenow.Orangesaremostvaluablewhentherearecrisesthatneedtobeattendedto.Infacttheylookforandareattractedtocrisesastheyarethemosteffectiveatplunginginandfixingthings.Asproblemsolvers/fixers,theirnaturalstyleIsactiveexperimentation.Trysomething.Ifitworksthendoit.Ifitdoesn'tthendosomethingelse.Asmanagers,Orangesmayconsidertheirstaffasflexibleresourcestobedeployedatamoment'snoticetodealwiththecurrentcrisis.TheyarenotInterestedInroutinearidcanbecomeboredorimpatientwiththingsthatareconceptual,theoretical,orwhichInvolveslongrangeplanning.WorkStyle.Hungersforfreedomandaction.Dealswithrealisticproblems.Flexible,openminded.Willingtotakerisks.Highlynegotiable.Canbeperceivedasindecisive.Challengedby'"trouble.spots"butnotoverthelongterm.BestatverbalplanningandshortrangeplanningStrengthsPracticality.Adeptproblemsolvingskills,particularlyathandsOntasks.Resourcefulness.AspecialsenseofimmediateneedsValues.Action.Freedomtoexpressself.Play.Variety.Excitement.Cleverness.Performance.Skillfulness,agility,andprecision.Spontaneity;doitnowforimmediateresultsandreward.Completingtasksquickly

Orange:

YourStrengthIsSkillfulness.Ifyourbrightestcolorisorange"youneedfreedomtotakeimmediateaction!Azestforlifeandadesiretotestthelimitsbestexpressyournature.Youtakeprideinbeinghighlyskilledinavarietyoffields.Youareamasternegotiator.Adventureisyourmiddlename.Youpreferahandsonapproachtoproblemsolvingandadirectlineofreasoningcreatestheexcitementandimmediateresultsthatyouadmire.

YourKeystoPersonalSuccess:Theimpulseto"reallylive" TestingthelimitTheneedforvariation ExcitementandlightheartednessChargedadventure BeinganaturalentertainerSpontaneousrelationships TakingoffforsomewhereelseBeingabletoactinacrisis AloveoftoolsCharm,wit,andfun TakingdefeatsonlytemporarilyConsideringwaitingasemotionaldeath

YouTendTo:Dreamof: Beingfree,spontaneity,andimpetuousness Value: Skills,grace,finesse,andcharisma.Regard: Opportunities,optionsandcompetition.Dislike: Rigidness,authority,andforcelessness.Express: Optimism,impatience,eagerness,andconfidence.Foster: Recreation,fun,andenjoyment.Respect: Skillandartisticexpression.

AnOverviewofBLUE:TheCatalyst

WhenpeoplewithastrongpreferenceforBlueenteranewjoborsituation,theywanttoknow:Whatdoes this organization stand for? Whatare its key values? ArepeopleIssues being attendedto?Whatis the state of morale around here? Is this place makingthemostofitshumanpotential?Whatneeds to be doneto release and harness human energy? These are important questions for Blues. Blue's naturalfocus,theirstrongest talents, lie in the human equation. They know how to bring the best outinpeopleand to pushtheorganizationtoarticulatewhatitstandsforintermsofitscorevalues.Theycanseetheissues thatare often hidden behind discussion ofcontent.Blues think naturally abouttheimpactofdecisionsonpeople.Theyknowhowtopersuade,howtoconciliate,howtoresolveconflict,andtoestablishandmaintainharmony.

WorkStyleSearchesformeaningandauthenticityEmpatheticSeespossibilitiesofinstitutionsandpeopleCommunicationsappreciation,enthusiasm,approval.HighlyresponsivetointerpersonaltransitionsKeepsinclosecontactwithothersHighlypersonalizedGivesandneedsstrokesfreely

Strengths.Aphenomenalcapacityforworkingwithpeopleanddrawingouttheirbest.Beingarticulateandpersuasive.Astrongdesiretohelpothers.Theabilitytoaffirmothersfreelyandeasily

ValuesCreatingandmaintainingharmonyTeamworkCreativityWarmandgenuinehumancontactEffectiveinterpersonalcommunicationIndividualitySelfactualizationandesteemUnderstandingothersandbeingunderstood.OptimismDemocracy

Blue:YourStrengthIsAuthenticity.Ifyourbrightestcolorisblue,youseektoexpresstheinneryou.Authenticityandhonestyarevaluedaboveallothercharacteristics.Youaresensitivetosubtletyandwithgreatflairyoucreaterolesinlife's/~drama.Youenjoycloserelationshipswiththoseyouloveandyoupossessastrongspiritualityinyournature.Makingadifferenceintheworldiseasyforyoubecauseyoucultivatethepotentialinyourselfandinothers.

YourKeystoPersonalSuccessAuthenticityasastandard SeekingrealityDevotiontorelationships CultivatingpotentialofothersAssumingcreativerolesinlife'sdrama WritingandspeakingwithpoeticflairHavingalifeofsignificance SelfsearchingSpirituality SensitivitytosubtletySeekingharmony Makingadifferenceintheworld

YouTendTo:Dreamof: Love,affection,andauthenticity.Value: Compassion,sympathy,andrapport.Regard: Meaning,significance,andidentityDislike: Hypocrisy,deception,andinsincerityExpress: Vivacity,enthusiasm,andinspiration.Foster: PotentialgrowthinpeopleandharmonyRespect: Nurturing,empathy,andsharingoffeelings.Promote: Growthanddevelopmentofothers

AnOverviewofGREEN:TheVisionary

WhenpeoplewithastrongpreferenceforGreenenteranewjoborsituationtheywanttoknow:Wherearetheopportunitiesforchangeandgrowth?Whatarethenewdirections,thenewdevelopmentsoverthehorizon?Whatdoweneedtoplanfortomorrow?Whatarethechallengestoexcitetheimagination?Greensneedpositiveanswerstothesequestionsfortheyarethearchitectsofchange.Theyarecreatorsandbuilders(ofbusinesses,buildings,systems,products,ortheories).Green'senergyismostlikelytobeturnedoniftheyfindthatthejobinvolvesbeingcreative,developingandimplementingnewthingstodo.MaintainingthestatusquoholdslittleInterestforthem,infactthatisdemotivatingTheywanttothinkbig;toconceptualizecomplexprojects. .Thestatusquoholdslittleinterestforthemandconstantcriseswhichcannotbedealtwithbyrationalplanningfrustrating.

WorkStyleHungersforcompetencyandknowledgeWorkswellwithIdeasandconceptsIntriguedandchallengedbyriddlesSeeslifeasasystemtobedesignedandredesigned.Focusesonpossibilitiesthroughnonpersonalanalysis.Likestostartprojects,butnotgoodwithfollowthrough.Notalwaysawareofothers'feelingsResponsivetonewideasStrengthsAreadyabilitytoseethebigpictureAtalentforconceptualizingandsystemsplanningInsightIntotheinternallogicandunderlyingprinciplesofsystemsandorganizations.Theabilitytospeakandwritedearlyandprecisely

ValuesAutonomyObjectivityIndependenceIngenuityLogicandrationalityCompetenceCoolheadednessunderpressureConceptualcreativityinplanning,design,andimplementation.Orientationtowardthefuture

Green:

YourStrengthIsKnowledge.Youfeelbestaboutyourselfwhenyouaresolvingproblemsandwhenyourideasarerecognized,especiallywhenyoufeelingenious.Youseektoexpressyourselfthroughyourabilitytobeanexpertineverything.Yourideaofagreatdayistouseyourknowhowlikealasertocreatesolutionsinthatyouareacomplexindividualistwithgreatanalyticalability.Althoughyoudonotexpressyouremotionsopenly,youdoexperiencedeepfeelings.

YourKeystoPersonalSuccess:Developingmodels AbstractthinkingAnalyticalprocesses ExploringideasAvarietyofinterests Strivingforcompetency.Admiringintelligence StoringwisdomandknowledgeBeingaperfectionist AbhorringredundancyUtilizingpreciselanguage Handlingcomplexity

YouTendTo:Dreamof: Truth,perfection,accuracy.Value: Answers,resolutions,intelligence,explanations.Regard: Efficiency,increasedoutput,reducedwasteDislike: Injusticeandunfairness.Express: Coolness,calm,andcollectedreservation.Foster: Inventionsandtechnology.Respect: Knowledgeandcapability.Promote: Effectiveness,competence,andknowhow