January 2009 Vol 1, Issue 1

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Greetings!
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Happy 2009!  We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and were able to get some well-deserved rest.  2008 went out with a bang and we want to take the opportunity to thank all of our PII Partners (certified PII facilitators) for all of your hard work in delivering colors to your organizations.
What's Next?  Keeping Colors Alive in Your Organization
You've facilitated PII sessions throughout your organization...now what?  Doesn't it make sense to maximize your company's investment and put it to work?  PII isn't a stand-alone tool.  Many companies have had great success partnering it with other training and development programs.  Here are just a few:
  • Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions of a Team to help teams build trust
  • Covey's time management workshop to help participants recognize their own roadblocks to effectiveness
  • Strengthfinder's to validate participant's perception of their strengths against their prefered behaviors and expectations 
  • Crucial Conversations to help people become more aware of how their communication style is perceived by others
PII is also a key element of many new employee orientation, leadership development and coaching programs.  Contact us to discuss ways to enhance your training and development programs using colors.
Organizational Practices Insight Inventory (OPII)
 
The Organizational Practices Insight Inventory (OPII) takes PII to the next level, giving you insight into your organization's operating practices and how people experience the organization.
 
OPII is a research-based on-line survey that allows individuals to share perceptions of how your organization operates, including:
  • Behavior Preferences - the behavior people experience in the organization
  • Expectations - the organization's expectations people experience
  • Values - the behaviors that are valued and rewarded in the organization
 
Understanding how each person experiences the organization is a perfect entry point for discussing culture and how to better align it with the business strategy.
 
Additionally, the collective experience that people share provides insight into the diverse practices represented in the organization.
 
Let us know if you are interested in introducing OPII to you organization.
Here's What People are Saying About PII
 
ListenHere are some things participants have said about their experience with colors:
 
 
 " I've been with GE for over 20 years and this is the best course I've been through."
 
"Self-awareness is one of the most important tools a salesperson can have.  This is key to understanding how to sell both internally and externally."
 
"One of the most insightful tools I have ever seen."
 
"People are our most important asset...this exercise targets the very core of our team."
In This Issue
What's Next? Keeping Colors Alive in Your Organization
Organizational Practices Insight Inventory (OPII)
Here's What People are Saying About PII
About the Creator of PII/OPII
What's Your Story?
About the Creator of PII/OPII
 David Pix 
Founder of InColor Insight, David has spent more than 30 years working with major corporations to build cultures that are aligned with business vision and strategic direction, helping leaders deepen their awareness of themselves, their teams and their customers. A Senior Vice President with Intuit Corporation, David spent more than seven years demonstrating how engaged employees create improved customer experiences, thus increasing  customer loyalty and shareholder value.  Prior to launching Incolor Insight, David served as chief human resource officer for EPIC Healthcare Group, where he spearheaded the development of a unique employee-owner culture. David is an active member in the Net Promoter Forum, has been published in health care and business trade publications and recognized by "Who's Who in the World." He holds a doctorate in human and organizational development from the University of Northern Colorado.
 
If you would like David to speak to your organization contact lynn@incolorinsight.com for details.
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What's Your Story?
 
We love hearing from you!  Many of our PII Partners have some great experiences, training tips and ideas to share with each other.  Send us yours and we'll include them in future newsletters.
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At InColor Insight, we believe that with awareness comes change, with change comes growth and with growth comes success.  2008 was a great year and we are proud to have worked with each of you to help your organizations grow.   We look forward to our continued partnership in 2009 and helping you leverage the power of self-awareness that PII brings to your organization. 
 
!!!Look for our new web-site coming soon in 2009!!!
InColor Insight - Achieving Growth Through Awareness