Real Colors training sets vision for Glacier County Port Authority and Blackfeet Housing

Published: 2020
By Kari Lewis

When the Glacier County Port Authority initially requested training for their board, the Real Colors training was quickly identified as a potential resource. Real Colors is a unique four-color personality assessment and workshop that helps participants learn more about themselves and working with others. Through the training, nine participants learned their own unique color (their strengths, joys, values, and motivators), and also participated in activities where they practiced communicating with individuals who scored into other colors. As a result of the training, participants said they would plan to provide various ways to motivate employees, would try to better understand their customers and employees, and also be more observant in interacting with others. Specific to their role on the board, participants planned to be more aware of board members’ strengths and weaknesses and also said the training helped them better understand why board meetings weren’t always successful, and gave them insight for adjustments. After participating in the workshop, one board member suggested the training to a colleague. This resulted in a workshop presentation for 30 Blackfeet Housing employees. The training proved valuable as participants noted they often don’t interact with other employees outside their own department, and this allowed them to meet and better understand coworkers. Participants said the training gave them a better understanding of the dynamics of relationships within their organization and that it was interesting to learn more about themselves.