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Workplace Color Spectrum Definition

The Workplace Color Spectrum® is an easy behavior rating tool to help you and your colleagues communicate more effectively about issues in your work culture. Have you ever heard someone use the term “harassment” incorrectly to mean anything they believe is unfair or bad? How do people react when accused of being a harasser? Using the Workplace Color Spectrum can reduce emotional responses — and create positive behavioral change.

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Courses and Mircolessons that cover Workplace Color Spectrum

Microlesson-Managing-Our-Frustrations

Managing Our Frustrations

How to manage conflict during a conversation.
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Respect
Microlesson-Creating-More-Respectful-Interactions

Creating More Respectful Interactions

Learn how helpful feedback creates a more respectful workplace.
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Respect
Microlesson-Blindspots-and-Inappropriate-Behavior

Blindspots and Inappropriate Behavior

Being an ally when a colleague hears inappropriate comments.
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Respect
Microlesson-Navigating-Generational-Differences

Navigating Generational Differences

Learn how to be intentional with your words to include others
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Inclusion
Respect

Frequently Asked Questions

It provides a shared framework for discussing challenging behaviors. Instead of labeling actions as “harassment” or “unfair” too quickly, the Spectrum helps people categorize and address behavior more accurately, preventing misunderstandings and overreactions.
Yes. By offering a clear way to describe and assess behaviors, it reduces defensiveness, fosters more productive conversations, and helps individuals take accountability without feeling attacked.
It turns emotionally charged accusations into constructive dialogue by focusing on behavior rather than labels, making it easier for people to understand how their actions impact others and encouraging self-awareness and improvement.
The workplace color spectrum helps identify behaviors ranging from acceptable to inappropriate, allowing organizations to address issues early.

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