Training Description

Learn to Lead with True Colors is an interactive leadership development program designed for emerging leaders, frontline supervisors, team leads, and individuals preparing for future leadership roles. Through a combination of self-assessments, group discussions, practical exercises, and workplace application activities, participants develop the foundational skills needed to lead effectively in today's evolving workplace.

Using the True Colors personality assessment framework, participants gain a deeper understanding of their own communication styles, motivations, and strengths while learning how to build productive relationships with individuals who think and work differently. Throughout the program, participants explore essential leadership topics including communication, teamwork, goal setting, conflict resolution, motivation, coaching, and trust.

Participants will leave the program with practical tools they can immediately apply to improve workplace relationships, increase team effectiveness, and lead with confidence.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe their True Colors personality type and recognize the strengths and preferences of other personality styles.
• Apply human relations principles to foster positive workplace relationships.
• Develop SMART goals and prioritize work effectively.
• Demonstrate active listening and situational communication techniques.
• Lead productive teams and facilitate effective meetings.
• Utilize decision-making and problem-solving strategies to address workplace challenges.
• Apply conflict management and assertive communication techniques.
• Demonstrate coaching, motivation, and feedback strategies that support employee development.
• Build trust and adapt leadership approaches to meet the needs of diverse teams.

Course Outline

Session 1: Human Relations and Self-Awareness

• The importance of human relations in the workplace
• Building positive workplace relationships
• Developing productive habits
• Understanding workplace stressors and stress management strategies
• Introduction to the True Colors personality assessment
• Exploring personality preferences and workplace interactions

Session 2: Attitude, Values, and Time Management

• Making positive first impressions
• Understanding perception and workplace biases
• Job attitudes and their impact on performance
• Ethical decision-making and personal values
• Planning and prioritization techniques
• Creating SMART goals
• Time management and delegation strategies

Session 3: Communication and Feedback

• The communication process
• Communication channels and common barriers
• Active listening techniques
• Situational communication styles
• Delivering constructive feedback
• Adapting communication based on personality preferences

Session 4: Team Dynamics and Decision-Making

• Characteristics of high-performing teams
• Stages of team development
• Team cooperation and collaboration
• Planning and facilitating effective meetings
• Managing difficult team members
• Decision-making models and creative problem-solving techniques

Session 5: Conflict Resolution and Employee Development

• Assertive, passive, and aggressive communication styles
• Understanding and resolving workplace conflict
• Conflict management approaches
• The XYZ conflict resolution model
• Counseling and coaching techniques
• Effective discipline and employee support strategies
• Leading multi-generational teams

Session 6: Leadership Foundations and Motivation

• Leadership versus management
• Leadership traits and styles
• Building trust and credibility
• Motivating employees and increasing engagement
• Effective coaching and recognition practices
• Embracing diversity in the workplace
• Workforce trends and leadership adaptability
• Personal leadership action planning

Materials Provided

• True Colors personality assessment
• Participant workbook
• Leadership activities
• Goal-setting and action-planning tools
• Certificate of completion

Who Should Attend

This training is ideal for frontline supervisors, team leads, new managers, high-potential employees, and individuals seeking to strengthen their leadership and interpersonal skills.