Learning Catalog : Color of
Introducing the ‘Color of’ Learning Series
With the ‘Color of’ Learning Series, Informed Workplace takes Ntrinsx to the application level by answering the question “So now what?” Now that I know who I am and why I behave the way I do—and who you are and why you behave the way you do—how do I communicate more effectively, work better together, avoid conflict with you?
Using Ntrinsx Color Profiles, these courses explore concepts around the best way to lead, coach, and engage using Color. You‘ll even learn how to prevent harassment and bullying in your work environment.
Below, see the sessions currently available in the ‘Color of’ learning series. You can choose one or a combination of sessions, or work with our consultant to design a curriculum of sessions that meet your business priorities and align with your organization’s needs.
Session 1: Orientation to Ntrinsx
It is not enough to simply review an employee’s performance at the end of the year. Employees know when we are just going through the motions, and in turn, they do not see the review as anything more than a time for their boss to tell them everything they did wrong during the prior year. On the other hand, when a review is conducted effectively, employees become more engaged in the process and, in improving their performance.
Session 2: Intro to Ntrinsx
This session will teach participants about the fundamentals of temperament theory and how it applies to their every-day life at work, at home, and in their social relationships. Participants will identify their own core values and the intrinsic values of others.
Session 3: Leadership
This workshop is intended to orient managers and supervisors to the fundamental concepts of leadership. It introduces the participant to the broad range of skills required of a strong leader and provides valuable insight into situations that will demand those skills.
Foundation
- Manager or Leader?
- Traits of effective leaders
- Transactional vs. Transformational
- Leadership styles
- Leadership roles
By the Colors
- Their values
- How they lead
- Things to watch out for
Session 4: HR Law for Managers
We have many employment laws that govern employer — employee relationships and they change frequently. Unaware of the laws, managers and supervisors can unwittingly impact productivity and even expose themselves and the company to expensive legal action. This workshop explains the relevant laws in lay terms and provides clear instruction on how managers and supervisors should address situations covered by the laws.
The Laws
- USERRA
- FLSA
- FMLA
- OSHA
- IRCA
- Title VII
- ADA
- ADEA
- PDA
- GINA
By the Colors
- When interviewing
- When documenting
Session 5: Anti-harassment
Illegal harassment comes in many forms. When it occurs, it has an adverse effect on productivity, morale and wellness. This workshop describes the various forms of harassment and discrimination based on age, sex, gender, race, religion, etc., and explains the legal requirements in lay terms. We also explain how temperament plays a role in workplace bullying and illegal harassment, an aspect that’s not very well understood.
Foundation
- Recognizing harassment
- Is it Illegal?
- How to respond
- Dealing with offenders
By the Colors
- When is it harassment?
- Handling complaints
Session 6: Conflict and Stress
Conflict produces stress and stress leads to conflict. This workshop explains the causes of conflict and instructs on how to deal with it on an individual basis based on the temperament of the people involved.
Foundation
- What conflict is
- Effect/impact
- When it occurs
- Sources of conflict
By the Colors
- Conflict and stress
- How people react
- Avoiding conflict
- Resolving conflict
Session 7: Engagement/Motivation
Truly engaged employees are self-motivated to perform, but they are a minority. This workshop describes the difference in behavior between engaged and disengaged employees. But knowing that is only the first step. Participants in this workshop will apply their knowledge of temperament (Ntrinsx) to learn what motivates people and establish a work environment that engages them in the company’s mission.
Foundation
- What is engagement
- What is motivation
- Drivers
- Behaviors
By the Colors
- Relating to their values
- Understanding their behavior
- How to engage them
Session 8: Communication
There are many ways that we communicate. Some are inappropriate, or worse, destructive. On the other hand, effective communication techniques foster trust, improve productivity and increase engagement. This workshop will expose the typical barriers to communication, describe how people communicate differently based on their color, and explain how to improve all forms of communication in the workplace.
Foundation
- Why we communicate
- Forms of communication
- Building trust
- Communication barriers
- Generations
By the Colors
- How we communicate
- How to communicate with them
- When under stress
Session 9: Effective Presentations
This is so important, yet most people in business are very bad at it. Why is it important? Because businesses thrive on ideas and information, and there is precious little time to communicate those ideas, resulting in missed opportunities and wasted time. This workshop uncovers the common mistakes explains how to make presentations that have real impact.
Foundation
- What makes an effective presenter?
- General guidelines
- Preparation & logistics
- Construct & style
- When presenting
By the Colors
- Knowing your audience
- Applealing to them
- Responding to questions
- Handling disruptions
Session 10: Change
Change is inevitable and constant. Some people seem to handle it well, even thrive on it, while others struggle with it. This workshop will show how people deal with change based on their temperament and describe ways to manage change while avoiding conflict and stress.
Foundation
- Reasons for change
- Implementing change
- Communicating progress
- When you need to change course
By the Colors
- How people deal with change
- When they resist change
- Ideal role in accomplishing
Session 11: Time/Priority Management
Why is it that some people seem to be naturally organized while others seem so chaotic? The answer stems from individual temperament. Some of us are intrinsically motivated to be organized. Some of us prefer flexibility, spontaneity. Although we can’t change everybody’s intrinsic value system, this workshop will describe what we can do to will help people stay on track and perform against important job requirements.
Foundation
- Why is it important?
- Time robbers
- Techniques
- Tools
By the Colors
- How people place value on their time
- How people disrupt others
- Keeping them on track
Session 12: Teams & Teambuilding
Effective teams accomplish their mission efficiently by leveraging the individual strengths of team members. This workshop will show how teams are built by considering the temperament of each team member during its formation. Participants will see how, during execution, task leadership considers the intrinsic values and core strengths available within the team.
Foundation
- What is a team?
- Why does it exist?
- How to manage the team
- When it is no longer needed
By the Colors
- Leadership
- Roles
- Staying on target
- Handling disruption
Session 13: Performance, Feedback and Discipline
Performance management is a principal function of every manager or supervisor. Yet, it is notoriously neglected and poorly executed by most. Performance management doesn’t have to be so stressful. This workshop will show how to provide essential feedback, coaching and discipline in a way that respects the intrinsic values of both the manager/supervisor as well as the recipient.
Foundation
- Performance Reviews
- Feedback
- Discipline
- Documentation
By the Colors
- Listening
- Feedback
- Inspiration
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