increasing your understanding of one another, appreciating differences and ultimately becoming a...
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Increasing your understanding of one another, appreciating differences and ultimately becoming a higher functioning team. …
Russ FacionePrincipal
Bingham Farms Elementary SchoolBirmingham Public Schools
Personal Note- Who is this guy??Goal of Today-
▪ True Colors Refresher▪ A little about who we are, how others understand us and how we understand others..
▪ A Framework for Approaching new challenges as a Royal Oak group.
Personal Note- Who is this guy??Russ Facione- Born and raised in
Metro Detroit.Wayne High, Western MichiganTaught in Wayne Westland, then
Birmingham Administrator for past 16 years.Married for 20 years, 4
Daughters.Softball Coach, Parrothead, “Drama Dad”, Camper
*Since our goal is building trust and increasing our understanding of one another, our connector is: At your tables:
▪ Question #1 “Who would play you in the movie about your life?” Discuss.
▪ Question #2 “What songs/CD/I-pod List is in your car right now” Discuss
▪ Do you need connector ideas with your staff ▪ http://russfacione.wikispaces.com/file/view/connectorextras.pdf
You are in charge of yourself and your needs.
Be an Active participant today. Keep an open mind to items discussed. Multi-tasking is an individual preference. Anything that comes up but not be tied
directly to this goes in Parking LotParking Lot to be covered at the end.
We will maintainmaintain our schedule and agenda Everything you see here and more is on my
wiki at http://russfacione.wikispaces.com
TRUST & Effective Communication
These are the KEY! So, then…..how can we grow our mutual collective trust?
When in a time of change there needs to be a feeling or mutual “we’re-in-this-together”
You can achieve this by: 1. Knowing yourself as a leader2. Know the OTHERS you work with to problem
solve3. Know those you supervise.
That is where our journey begins….
Mr. Rogers had it right… you need to know who you are in the trenches with, building the mutual trust works only when you look inside yourself.
What can you do? My favorite example is TRUE COLORS.
Book list #1 Showing Our True Colors, Miscsin.
What is it, how do you do it, and what do you do with the results? Staff fill out a quick sheet which has them
match up trios of words that best describe how they would naturally approach something…
Need to know each other to work together;
To understand ourselves, How we seem to others andHow they seem to us;
Student Population vs. K-12 EducatorsWHAT DO YOU THINK?
Kids Staff Blue _____ % ______ % Orange _____ % ______ % Green _____ % ______ % Gold _____ % ______ %
* Important reminder- a person’s full color spectrum doesn’t take hold around 18-24 yrs. *
General Student Population vs. K-12 EducatorsANSWER KEY- FOR TYPICAL SCHOOL
Kids Staff Blue 38 % 20 % Orange 38 % 5% Green 12% 5 % Gold 12 % 70 %
38 % OF KIDS ARE ORANGEORANGE WHILE 70% OF STAFF ARE GOLDGOLD- THEY ARE OPPOSITE
When you know what your core values are, you can perform at your highest level – and when you understand others, you have the basis to communicate and achieve common goals.
Four COLORS- GOLD, BLUE, GREEN, ORANGE
How do I determine my color spectrum? Dominant Color to a lowest color?
You could have a pair--- you could have a more even spread, or one slam dunk dominant.
1. Read each trio of words across 4 = Word list most describes down to1 = For the least describes;
You will have five rows filled out, with 1234 in different sequences reading across.
ActiveOpportunisticSpontaneous 2
ParentalTraditionalResponsible 3
AuthenticHarmonious
Compassionate 4VersatileInventive
Competent 1
CompetitiveImpetuousImpactful 4
PracticalSensible
Dependable 2Unique
EmpatheticCommunicative 1
CuriousConceptual
Knowledgeable 3Realistic
Open-MindedAdventuresome
LoyalConservative
Organized
DevotedWarmPoetic
TheoreticalSeeking
Ingenious
DaringImpulsive
Fun
ConcernedProceduralCooperative
TenderInspirational
Dramatic
DeterminedComplex
Composed
ExcitingCourageous
Skillful
OrderlyConventional
Caring
VivaciousAffectionateSympathetic
PhilosophicalPrincipledRational
= = = =
2. Then, take the four color sheets on the table, look at the picture on the front and the description on the back, see which one fits you best and rank them left to right:
Orange Card, Gold Card, Blue Card, Green CardLabel Under notes left to rightOrange, Gold, Blue, Green
ActiveOpportunisticSpontaneous
ParentalTraditionalResponsible
AuthenticHarmonious
Compassionate
VersatileInventive
Competent
CompetitiveImpetuousImpactful
PracticalSensible
Dependable
UniqueEmpathetic
Communicative
CuriousConceptual
Knowledgeable
RealisticOpen-Minded
Adventuresome
LoyalConservative
Organized
DevotedWarmPoetic
TheoreticalSeeking
Ingenious
DaringImpulsive
Fun
ConcernedProceduralCooperative
TenderInspirational
Dramatic
DeterminedComplex
Composed
ExcitingCourageous
Skillful
OrderlyConventional
Caring
VivaciousAffectionateSympathetic
PhilosophicalPrincipledRational
= = = =
ORANGE GOLD BLUE GREEN
3. Now we will add each column going down…
MAX is 24 for any one area—MIN is 6
Fill out your four color spectrum:Highest to lowest with totals;
Questionnaire Directions:
ActiveOpportunisticSpontaneous 2
ParentalTraditionalResponsible 3
AuthenticHarmonious
Compassionate 4VersatileInventive
Competent 1
CompetitiveImpetuousImpactful 1
PracticalSensible
Dependable 2Unique
EmpatheticCommunicative 4
CuriousConceptual
Knowledgeable 3Realistic
Open-MindedAdventuresome 1
LoyalConservative
Organized 4DevotedWarmPoetic 3
TheoreticalSeeking
Ingenious 2
DaringImpulsive
Fun 2ConcernedProceduralCooperative 3
TenderInspirational
Dramatic 4Determined
ComplexComposed 1
ExcitingCourageous
Skillful 1Orderly
ConventionalCaring 4
VivaciousAffectionateSympathetic 3
PhilosophicalPrincipledRational 2
1 2 4 3= = = =
8 18 22 12
ORANGE GOLD BLUE GREEN
Famous Folks in your color
Your characteristicsYour strengthsOthers may see you as:
Oranges
GoldsGreen
s
Primary Color What does it tell you? This indicates what you are MOST
comfortable doing. Sometimes people order their cards in
order of what they MUST do instead of what they PREFER to do.
Example of the Ele School Principal who THOUGHT she was a GOLD but was really an ORANGE.
Second Color - Quite important, often forgotten It has a major influence on your first. If you are introverted, it may be hard to
tell which is 1 and which is 2. The first one may be processing things
while the 2nd color is what the outside world sees…so take that into consideration if you are confused about yourself or others. (Ex: Myself GREEN & ORANGE)
Third Color - May come in handy. If the first color is very dominant the 2nd and 3rd
will be closely related to each other.Fourth Color - Significant, too.
Your least natural soooo:▪ You may admire them in others.▪ You may conflict with them the most (esp. in others)
This lack of understanding results in us criticizing instead of appreciating. ▪ We often tend to condemn what we’ve haven’t
experienced or what we lack most in.
It’s important to remember we have ALL 4 colors. Some have the rare Rainbow- All 4 spread evenly. HOW?
Lots of life experiences that leads to a balanced temperament.
They’ve intentionally worked at lesser colors over years. Also, they may be in a transition period in their life trying
to figure themselves out. Maybe they’ve seldom had a chance to BE themselves and
can’t remember what comes naturally. They are really a green and over-analyze things.
Most of all, you are born with one temperament stronger than others it’s just a matter of finding it.
Characteristics- Problem Solver, “Why” Mentality, Very
Complex, Standard Setter, Cool Calm Collected, Work = Play, Play = Work, Intellectual Competence Driven, Analytical, Global, Visionary Relationships through Logic
Organizational Strengths- Analyzing, Conceptualizing, Designing, Developing, Diagnosing,
Intellectualizing, Inventing, Mapping out, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Researching, Thinking
Others may see you as: Intellectual Snob, Arrogant, Heartless, Unrealistic, Eccentric / Weird, Unfeeling, Anti-Social, Cool, Aloof, Sarcastic, Critical, Lacking Mercy, Unappreciative
Characteristics- Caretaker, optimistic, Passionate, Dramatic, Enthusiastic, Imaginative, Cause Oriented, True Romantic, Unique, Cooperative over Competition,
Spirituality, People Oriented, Peacemaker
Strengths: Accepting, Communicating, Cooperating, Counseling, Creating, Guiding,
Imagining, Intuition, Leading, Listening, Mentoring, Motivating, Recruiting, Speaking,
Supporting, Teach, Tolerate,
Others may see you as: Mushy, Over Emotional, Other-Worldly, Smothering, Unrealistic, Wishy-Washy, Bleeding Heart, Nosy, Talkative, Groveling, Manipulative,
Characteristics- Energetic, Desires Change, Playful, Master
Negotiator, Natural Entertainer, Pushes Boundaries, “Just
Do It” Accepts Challenges, Impulsive, Spontaneous, Immediate Feedback, Self Confident,
Unstructured
Strengths: Take Charge Ability, Care Free, Dealing
w/ Chaos, Determination, Multi-task, Flexible,
Hands-on, Negotiating, Direct Communication,
Risk-Taking, Trouble Shooting, Welcome New Ideas
Others may see you as: Rude, Irresponsible, Not Serious, Selfish Self Centered, Ignoring the Rules, Manipulative, Impatient, Flaky Easily Distracted, Unprepared, Flirtatious, Taking Advantage of Others
Characteristics- Prepared, Loves to Plan, Details
Oriented, Punctual, Strong Sense of Duty Policies, Family Values, Traditions,
Conservative Stable, Well Organized, Strong Right &
Wrong Comfort with Structured Environment
Strengths- Accounting, Belonging, Caretaking, Collecting Data, Contributing, Coordinating, Dispatching, Family, Follow Directions,
Guarding, Handling Details, Organizing, Planning Ahead, Securing, Supervising
Others may see you as: Rigid, Restricted, Stubborn, Boring, Self Righteous, System-Bound,
Unimaginative, Judgmental, Bossy, Uptight, Rigid Idea of Time, Married to Task
Oranges Need- Action, Activity, Freedom, Oranges Need- Action, Activity, Freedom, Flexibility, Variety, Fun & PlayFlexibility, Variety, Fun & Play
Blues Need- Acceptance, Harmony, Blues Need- Acceptance, Harmony, Expression, Meaning, Understanding, Expression, Meaning, Understanding, Contribute, ValidationContribute, Validation
Greens Need- Intellectual Stimulation, Time Greens Need- Intellectual Stimulation, Time to Ponder, Information, Objectivity, to to Ponder, Information, Objectivity, to QuestionQuestion
Golds Need- Consistency, Reliability, Golds Need- Consistency, Reliability, Structure, Timelines, Clarity, Closure, Structure, Timelines, Clarity, Closure, Respect, Rules Respect, Rules
Celebrate your differences! Be open about working on your lowest. Stickers on mailboxes for instance, leads
to a more open appreciation. Make it a risk-free part of the culture.
At my school we have stickers on our mailboxes to subtly remind us.
You could have a TC Spirit Day, staff wear their “color”.
Make it a part of your building conversation.
Reflect and Reconnect: What can you do to enhance the relationships
you have with those you work with or lead? How could you use this True Colors information
to help with that? Share with neighbors around you. 1 minute.
GO! Private Promise- Name 2 changes you will
make with your staff this school year in regards to colors. Then monitor it and check in with yourself by December break.
Now that you’ve connected, you’ve laughed you’ve deepened relationships…
Meaningful Meetings with COLORS:Have an agenda, goal, and norms
(GOLDS need this)
Have an opportunity to talk, share & connect(BLUES need this)
Have flexibility built in, activity, variety(ORANGES need this)
Have research, articles, process time (GREENS need this)
• Book List #2 “Facilitation with Ease”, Bens– Facilitation is a key in leading a meeting.
– Process (How) over Content (What)– Get you flip charts ready! Group thought, etc; – Actively listen– Always have a Parking Lot
– Begin Meetings with Connectors- These are activities to promote trust and focus on the work at hand.
– Need LOTS of big paper and a process of documenting Group Thought, and of sharing it.
– Difference between Dialogue and Discussion• Share “ZCI” and “Conensogram” Two examples
– Levels of Decision Making when they come up.
Connectors are key activities to open a meeting: They Build trust in the group, deepen
relationships, increase emotional intelligence’ Open up relationships (like us today, we don’t
know each other at all) Focus us on the work at hand in an active
engaging fashion. And no one sleeps or is correcting papers! Some examples of 30 second Connectors…
• What if your topic was your grade level teams and developing norms, a connector could be:
• “What was your best team experience growing up? What made it so positive?”
Other purpose of connectors- ▪ Build group energy▪ Practice listening skills▪ Create laughter▪ Enhance trust▪ Shared Purpose
• Now think amongst yourselves- • A meeting, its purpose what could be a connector to design?
Also, read the intimacy level of the group – how well do they know each other?
Now that you’ve connected, you’ve laughed you’ve deepened relationships…
Meaningful Meetings:Have an agenda, goal, and norms
(GOLDS need this)
Have an opportunity to share and connect(BLUES need this)
Have flexibility built in, activity, variety(ORANGES need this)
Have research, articles, process time (GREENS need this)
A perfect example- Your staff has an agenda item to review your mission statement or your values.
CRUCIAL POINT- Have you differentiated whether they are
in…
DISCUSSION or DIALOGUE
But aren’t those the same?????
OH no!!
Such an important and often overlooked item!
Be CLEAR with staff…. If you are in..1.Dialogue- We are openly talking and
informing everyone, to gain a mutual understanding of all sides. Divergent
2.Discussion- We have reviewed all the sides and need to make a decision, reach consensus and move on. Convergent
Now that you’ve gone through D&D, you now need to make sure you’ve established what level of decision making that the staff is in.
Several Levels- Be clear!! Which level is this decision under?
Level 1- I decideLevel 2- I decide with input from you
Level 3- We decide togetherLevel 4- You decide with input from me.
Level 5- You decide
Basically there are three reasons people come and talk to you…..be comfortable asking for clarification.
1. Coach- I’m presenting to you a problem and I’d like to still own it, but I’d like your help.
2. Vent- I need to come and vent so I’ll feel better, just let me unload then I’ll be out of here!
3. Fix- I need you to solve this.
So imagine if there is a gap….could get pretty frustrating for both parties involved.
You must address parking lot concerns at the end of all meetings. Remember especially your BLUES need that validation and open communication.
So what’s in our Parking Lot.
This is all available on my Wiki- http://russfacione.wikispaces.com
Please contact me and I’d be happy to help via coaching co-presenting or presenting for your building.
Russ Facione- Principal Bingham Farms Elementary School
248 203 3388 [email protected]