Imagine your team as a living canvas where each member's personality represents a different colour on the spectrum.
You've got the Thoughtful Red carer, the Logical Blue strategist, the Organised Green
Organiser, and the Creative Yellow innovator.
Why is this colour palette so important? Because a masterpiece is created when you blend the right colours. The Energising Yellow might be your team's idea booster, the Thoughtful Red the calming force, the Organised Green the structured planner, and the Analytical Blue brings the strategy together.
But here's the real magic: understanding the shades each colour brings. Some thrive in the vibrant mix of collaboration, while others prefer the calm palette of independent work. By recognising and respecting these preferences, you're not just creating a team; you're creating a masterpiece where every shade contributes to the overall picture.
What about communication? It’s the secret language of the colour spectrum. Have you ever had a project lose momentum due to miscommunication? Understanding how your team members prefer to share information is another key to creating a harmonious palette. Some like face-to-face discussions, while others appreciate the art of written correspondence. It's like ensuring every colour shines in its most vivid form.
Embracing diverse personalities is part of creating this living masterpiece. It's not just about assembling a team; it's about orchestrating a symphony where every colour, no matter how distinct, contributes to a harmonious blend.
So, let's celebrate the personalities, the strengths, and the individual shades that make your team's canvas unforgettable. When you embrace the diversity in your team through this lens, you're not just team building; you're painting a vibrant masterpiece that captures each colourful personality.
Why do we Click with some people and Clash with others?
Introducing Click! Colours
The Click! Colours workshop is based on the four colours:
Red Carer - Blue Analyst - Green Organiser - Yellow Player
This interactive workshop will give you the insights into yourself and your teammates to enhance you relationships and boost team performance, as well as, the skills and knowledge to understand why people behave the way they do.
You will learn to:
Understand how and why people build relationships, make decisions and communicate
Understand how people view the actions of others in a team
Recognise why some people's behaviour can be frustrating to others
Improve understanding of how you're perceived by others
Build strategies get along with people who are not like you, and
Optimise relationships in a team.
Tips for Managers:
-Take the time to really understand your staff and what makes them tick
- Focus on building strengths among the team
- Communicate in a variety of styles, not just your preferred style
- Acknowledge achievements and remember some people like the attention and other are more private
Tips for Staff:
- Watch for different reactions from colleagues to start to understand their personality style
- Keep an open mind. Our ideas aren't always the best
- Ask people how they like to be communicated with - is it email, phone, face to face
- Find simple ways to connect with colleagues
There are a lot of options you can use to foster greater collaboration and connection. The important part is to plan and keep them consistent throughout the year.
