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Welcome Yale Administrative Professionals! April 22, 2010 Which color sounds most like you? ORANGE • I act on a moment’s notice. (Witty-CharmingSpontaneous) • I consider life as a game, here and now. (Impulsive – Generous – Impactful) • I need fun, variety, stimulation and excitement. (Optimistic – Eager – Bold) • I value skill, resourcefulness, and courage. (Physical – Immediate – Fraternal) • I am a natural troubleshooter, a performer and a competitor. GOLD • I follow the rules and respect authority (Loyal – Dependable – Prepared) • I have a strong sense of what is right and wrong in life. (Thorough – Sensible – Punctual) • I need to be useful and to belong. (Faithful – Stable – Organized) • I value home, family and tradition. (Caring – Concerned – Concrete) • I am a natural preserver, a good citizen and helpful. BLUE • I need to feel unique and authentic. (Enthusiastic – Sympathetic – Personal) • I look for meaning and significance in life. (Warm – Communicative – Compassionate) • I need to contribute, encourage, and to care. (Idealistic – Spiritual – Sincere) • I value integrity and unity in relationships. (Peaceful – Flexible – Imaginative) • I am a natural romantic, a poet, and a nurturer. GREEN • I seek knowledge and understanding. (Analytical – Global – Conceptual) • I live life by my own standard. (Cool – Calm – Collected) • I need explanations and answers. (Inventive – Logical – Perfectionistic) • I am a natural nonconformist, a visionary, and a problem solver. Turn to someone near you that you don’t know well and find out: • • • • • Name Department # of years at Yale “Primary” color and “secondary” color What was new, different or interesting to your colleague about the color exercise? You may already be familiar with… Carl Jung (1921): feeling thinking sensation intuition Myers/Briggs (1950’s): ENFJ, INFJ ENFP, INFP ENTJ, INTJ ENTP, INTP ESTJ, ISTJ ESFJ, ISFJ ESFP, ISFP ESTP, ISTP David Keirsey (1967): Apollonian (NF) Promethean (NT) Epimethean (SJ) Dionysian (SP) Don Lowry (1978): Blue Green Gold Orange Classification into four types… They want different things They have different motives and needs They analyze, conceptualize, understand and learn differently ORANGES Attributes • Playful • Energetic • Charming • Risk-taker • “Just Do It” • Tests limits • Quick witted • Master negotiator • Creative • Natural entertainer • High need for mobility Communication Style • Confident • Seeks the spotlight • Loud or enthusiastic • Casual and in the moment • Switch topics quickly • Brief • Straight forward • In motion • Flexible – can be persuaded to change mind Tips • Match their speed • Appreciate their flair • Lighten up and join the fun • Uses sound bites – elevator speeches • Move with them – talk “on the way” • Be an audience • Offer choices, options • Make it a challenge • Recognize their contributions GOLDS Attributes • Prepared • Loves to plan • Responsible • Dependable • Organized • Detail oriented • Service oriented • Values family • Punctual • Precise • Loyal • Helpful and trustworthy • Conservative and stable • Values order and status quo • Strong belief in policies, procedures and rules Communication Style • Accurate and precise in recording and writing • Purposeful, direct and clear • Chronological - sequential • Detail oriented • Seeks closure • Accountable • Task focused – on topic Predictable – will not catch you off guard with surprises in behavior Tips • Be specific • Outline priorities • Plan ahead • Stay on target • Limit novelty and surprise • Don’t interrupt • Appeal to sense of right or wrong • Maintain composure • Be consistent • Recognize their contributions BLUES Attributes • Mediators • Optimistic • Caretakers • Passionate • Devoted • Warm • Poetic • Inspirational • Vivacious • Communicative • Peacemaker • Cause oriented • Sensitive to the needs of others • Motivates/encourages others • Cooperative rather than competitive Communication Style • Friendly – revolves around people • Seeks connections – handshake, smile, questions • Expresses emotion – speaks with feeling • Optimistic • Fosters harmony • Creative – embellishes points using examples • Indirect – uses metaphors, avoids being blunt or rude Tips • Acknowledge them as a person before you begin • Let them know you care • Encourage involvement • Listen for feelings behind the words • Hear them out • Show appreciation for their contributions • Use gestures of friendship • Be tactful. Don’t tease. GREENS Attributes • Intellectual • Theoretical • Idea people • Asks “why?” • Philosophical • Very complex • Perfectionist • Standard setter • Visionary • Can never know enough • Calm, cool and collected • “Work is play” • Not in the mainstream • Independent • Explores all facets before making decisions Communication Style • Purposeful – less small talk • Logical • Irritated by “stupid questions” • Dislikes redundancy • Theoretical or abstract • Likes big picture • Loves to share ideas • Asks challenging questions • Communicates with conviction • Wry sense of humor Tips • Give them time to ponder • Don’t misinterpret their need for information and exploration • Give the big picture • Stick to logic • Use precise vocabulary • Notice their humor • Debate for fun • Speak for a purpose • Recognize their contributions You’re at your best when… Interactive Structured • Best in open, interactive atmosphere • Appreciate real, thoughtful feedback • Tend to be verbal and work best in group settings • Best with structure and clearly defined tasks/activities • Need to know when I am on the right track • Prefer to learn only things that are useful Competitive Independent • Best when there is a competition and/or a lot of action • Prefers games and handson activities • Learn by doing and want to apply what I learn immediately • Best when I work independently • Enjoy exploring ideas and new concepts before adding to “knowledge base” • Driven to understand and be challenged For more information on True Colors™, visit www.positivelymary.com Our sincere thanks to… Yale Human Resources and administrative professionals volunteers Catering by Marigold’s and Publick Cup Vendors that contributed raffle items: Betty Boney Ellal for Lia Sophia Blue Jay Cleaners Campus Customs Carmen Anthony’s Edible Arrangements Girlie Girl Shop Odd Bins Massage Envy Moe’s Southwest Grill Stop and Shop/Starbucks, West Haven Yale Travel Services This event has received a Gold-level Green Event certification from Yale’s Office of Sustainability Fair Trade/organic coffee and tea Biodegradable foodware and durable goods Sustainable give-away: stainless steel Yale travel mug Eliminated paper handouts Using “evergreen” signage from previous years Gift bags for raffle items that are made from 100% recycled-content paper Nearly all raffle items are for services rather than manufactured goods Shuttle service provided and advertised Sustainability efforts advertised Engaged Yale recycling and appointed a recycling monitor Using venue with good natural daylight and outdoor space to reduce energy needs Decorating with natural items (plants and trees) Eliminated bottled water