Insights
The Colors of the Presidents of the United States
Dan Hall from Elk Grove Villiage in Illinois asks, “I heard that there haven’t been any Blue Presidents of the United States. Is that true?” This article provides the answer and identifies the possible temperament of all US Presidents.
Team-Building Tips: The Four Stages of Team Development
Like an infant who journeys through four developmental stages to become a mature adult, most teams experience four growth stages as they try to become productive, cohesive units. The duration and intensity of these stages vary from team to team. Do you know which stage your team is in? Do you know how to move your team safely and quickly through the stages? Understanding these stages of growth will keep team members from overreacting to normal problems and setting unrealistic expectations that only add to frustration.
How to Maximize Cooperative Learning by Tapping into Personality Strengths
Cooperative learning is a widely-used classroom team-building strategy. However, in order for cooperative learning to be effective, teachers need to understand the different teamwork preferences of their students. This article explains how Blue, Gold, Green, and Orange students approach cooperative learning exercises and how to use this information to maximize the learning experience.
