We are well into spring, and indeed summer is almost here. It is an appropriate time to review the assessment of the month, Real Colors, although the “real colors” in this assessment refer to four personality types instead of nature’s colors.
This is the eighth in the Insights series on assessments. For an index of assessments already reviewed and a list of assessments yet to be described, see the end of this article.
Assessment: Real Colors®
Description: The Real Colors® Personality Instrument is a simple, easy to administer system for identifying the four temperaments (Blue, Gold, Green, and Orange). It provides users with a tool for understanding human behavior, for uncovering motivators specific to each temperament, and for improving communication skills. This knowledge gives one valuable insight into what is most important to each temperament, why each temperament may react to situations differently than others, and how one can best communicate with each type.
Characteristics of the four temperaments are:
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Blue |
Gold |
Green |
Orange |
Orientation |
People, feelings |
Accomplishments, tasks |
Ideas, information |
Action |
Values |
People, harmony |
Dependability, hard work |
Rational thought, curiosity, logic |
Risk-taking,
competition |
Needs |
Authentic relationships, care for others |
Stability, order, structure |
Independence, intellectual challenge |
Physical activity,
attention |
Strengths |
Empathetic, accepting |
Organizational skills, detailed planning, follow-through |
Problem solving, analyzing information, objective |
Energetic, persuasive,
leadership |
Joys |
Helping, harmony, romance |
Traditional values, security, order |
Discovery, understanding things |
Trying new activities,
competing (winning!) |
Usually, the Real Colors® assessment is applied in a group, with at least 20 people needed to have all personality styles well represented. Participants look at cards with pictures representing each of the colors, read cards with text descriptions of the colors, and answer a 10-item survey. This approach appeals to different learning styles. The facilitator will then have the group discuss their values, needs, strengths, and joys, and possibly engage in other activities.
Certification: National Curriculum and Training Institute (NCTI), Phoenix, AZ, provides certification training. Contact: Alan Werner, 602-452-5505, 800-622-1644, awerner@ncti.org. Their web site is http://www.ncti.org.
The training occurs over three days. It is offered in regular regional workshops (see the website for schedule.) The Institute will also provide onsite training to companies and groups that provide a venue.
Cost of Training/Certification:
The cost of certification/training depends on the number of people who are registering together:
1 person $740.00 each
2+ people $695.00 each
5+ people $644.00 each
10+ people $544.00
15+ people $495.00
25+ people $470.00 each
Cost of Instrument:
No information available.
Other Information:
Real Colors® is more extensively described in an article “Clash or Coordinate? Understanding Personality Styles” by Patricia Mulkeen, Ph.D., West Virginia University Extension Specialist, 4-H Programs. I gratefully acknowledge her for the table and some other information I have given in this article. Her article is available by clicking here.
Assessments Previously Reviewed in Insights:
Assessments to Be Reviewed in Future Issues:
MAPP, OSI Polaris 360, Cerny Smith Adjustment Index, and Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument.
 Glenn Stevenson. Ph.D., is a life coach and career transition coach who specializes in self-confidence, relationships coaching, and helping people find the work that they love. He specializes in people’s sense of self and their finding satisfaction in who they are and what they do. He may be contacted at glenn@myselfsense.com, 714-468-9963, www.myselfsense.com
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