Learning Goals By the end of this lesson you will be able to:

2. Learning GoalsBy the end of this lesson you will be able to: • Describe your personality strengths and weaknesses according to “Colours” theory • Evaluate your personal resources according to the “Colours” theory in regards to career choices

3. Personality Considerations • Each colour represents a personality style that reflects emotional and intellectual preferences/tendencies • The Colours method can be utilized to better understand ourselves, as well others around us.

4. What Colour(s) Are You??

5. Inquiring GREEN • STRENGTHS • Innovative and abstract thinker, high expectations • Determined, sees the big picture • Gathers data and information • Plans and organizes • Curious minds • Values wisdom and knowledge • Analytical processes

6. Inquiring GREEN • WEAKNESSES • --explaining detailed info • --Insensitive to the feelings of others • --Lack of follow through • --Lack of concentration if disinterested • Problems can be caused by lack of independence, boredom, emotional displays by others, perceived negative criticism, perception of things being unfair

7. Career Choices for Greens • Scientist, Engineer, Biologist • Chiropractor, Doctor, Dentist • Computer Programmer, Mathematician • Veterinarian, Sociologist, Market Research • Financial Analyst, Physician Assistant

8. Organized Gold • STRENGTHS • Organized and orderly • Dependable and reliable • Always prepared and respects rules • Strong belief in policy and procedure • Committed and Consistent • Diligent and Precise

9. Organized GOLD • WEAKNESS • -- narrow focus • -- Unforgiving once trust is broken • -- May be pessimistic and negative • --Sometimes too hard on self and others • -- Perfectionist • Problems can be caused by confusion over roles/responsibilities, unclear instructions, unplanned changes, and frequent disruptions.

10. Career Choices for Golds • Accountant, Book Keeper, Auditor • Bank Clerk, Legal Secretary • Building Inspector, Air Traffic Controller • Computer Support, Librarian • Data Entry, Hotel Clerk, Immigration • Customs Officer

11. Authentic BLUE • STRENGTHS • People oriented; relate well to others • Enthusiastic, stimulating and inspirational • Expressive and animated • concerned for others • Optimistic • Affectionate and expressive • Caretaker • Creative and dramatic

12. Dealing with Authentic Blue • Problems can be caused by too much specific information to remember, multitasking, put downs, perceived disregard for personal issues. • WEAKNESSES • -- sensitive to criticism and conflict • may avoid confronting problems • --can’t say no • -- may show favouritism

13. Careers Choices for Blues • Psychologist, Social Worker, Child Care • Dental Hygienist, Home Health Aide • Elementary teacher, CYW, DSW • Marriage and Family Therapist • Speech-Language Pathologist • Teaching Assistant, Tour Guide

14. Resourceful ORANGE • STRENGTHS • Seeks change and variety • Action-oriented and make quick decisions • Quick witted, funny, brave • Flexible in crisis situations • Leadership qualities • Physical ability/skills • Takes risks

15. Resourceful ORANGE • WEAKNESSES • -- impatient with theory • -- may be impulsive • bend/break rules to get things done • -- may act too quickly and miss out on details • -- Needs immediate feedback/rewards • Problems can be caused by rigid rules and expectations, theoretical material, lack of positive recognition.

16. Career Choices for Oranges • Advertising, Salesperson, • Chef, Waiter, Bartender • Athlete, Coach, Physical Therapist • Mechanic, Carpenter, Civil Engineer • Photographer, Actor, Editor • Fire Fighter, Flight Attendant

17. The dangers of categorizing • We are all plaid • We are all different blends intelligences, learning modalities and colours. It is important to understand that everyone is affected by the world in a different way, and everyone affects the world in a different way.