The Colour Works Highlight Students Strengths

In April Ian MacKnight from training company The Colour Works helped Sixth Form students learn about their working preferences in the first of two sessions aimed at providing a personalised psychological  profile using the unique Insights Discovery System.

“I usually do this kind of work with businesses, but it makes complete sense to extend it into the education sector,” said Ian.  “St Wilfrid's is providing the Year 12 students with a tremendous opportunity to learn how their personal style of behaviour impacts on their relationships with others and how they might develop to improve their effectiveness.   It was a great session today, really – things couldn't have gone smoother.”

Students agree, “The program was very helpful because it can be difficult to write positive things about yourself,” one commented, “the words given in the test made the system easy to use and pinned you down to thinking up an accurate description of your strengths.”

Ann Connolly, Head of Psychology at St Wilfrid’s, felt this was an invaluable opportunity for the students.

“The Colour Works use a highly regarded psychometric test used widely in business,” said Ann. “With Year 12 facing imminent UCAS and job applications, the test will allow students to be objective observers of their own behaviour and see the strengths and weaknesses in their approach to life and work. ”

Having completed the evaluator, the students will have a two hour workshop with Ian in June to learn how their profiles can help them study, complete UCAS forms, prepare for interviews and make the  most of their own particular talents when they begin work.