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Interprofessional collaboration occurs when 2 or more professions work together to achieve common goals and is often used as a means for solving a variety of problems and complex issues. In healthcare, this occurs on a daily basis, so being able to understand others and effectively collaborate with various individuals is a must! One way to promote collaboration is to better understand the people you are working with. This assignment will help give you an introduction to interprofessional dynamics and collaboration. Be sure to complete all 3 parts of the assignment for full points.

Formatting Guidelines: Your answers should be in full sentences, but you do not have to use paragraph style (full sentences,paragraph style or bullets, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins). A cover page is not needed. Points will be deducted for not meeting these parameters. This is a professionalism class and attention to detail is crucial.
Part 1: True Colors Personality Test

Each of us has a different and unique personality; however, there are commonalities that we share. True Colors is an attempt to identify various personality styles and label them with colors.

Psychologist Don Lowry developed the system called True Colors, which uses four primary colors to designate personality types and behavioral styles. Lowry's objective was the application of temperament or personality style to facilitate deeper communication and understanding. He hoped it would result in positive self-worth and self-esteem.

The belief is that with an increased understanding of ourselves and others, conflict will decrease.Once you learn your color and that of others with whom you have interaction, you will have a better understanding of why you both behave the way you do!Each color is associated with certain personality traits or behaviors. Everyone has some degree of each color, but one color is predominant.

There are two quizzes below for you to choose between. You only need to select one, but you are welcome to do both and compare the results. Follow the directions carefully and include a copy of your results below (or as an attached PDF with your submission of this assignment). If you have two colors with the same score, you pick which one you think more accurately describes you. Remember, there a color variations and blends and this is not a scientific instrument. It just gives you a little insight into human nature and may help you collaborate better with those around you knowing which color they may represent.

True Colors Test Results:(please indicate which test you completed)

Part 2: Collaboration Self- Assessment
The following self-assessment gauges your perceived ability to collaborate and interact with others. For each category, there are four options. Please select the option the BEST describes you. There are no right or wrong answers here, please be truthful and take your time. You will mark your answer in the far right column titled "score" and add up the results at the end to get your collaboration score.

Part 3: Summary
Reflect on your answers/results in parts 1 and 2 to complete the questions below.
1. Why is interprofessional collaboration important?

2. What role do healthcare managers/administrators play in interprofessional care and collaboration?

3. What are three examples of how you may collaborate with others within the healthcare field on a routine basis?

4. Reflecting on your results from the True Colors test, do you believe the results were accurate? Please explain why or why not. How can you use this information as you enter your future career?

5. What are three things you can start doing now to improve your collaboration skills?