Maximize the Strengths of Every Employee
If I asked your employees: “At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day”; would they agree or disagree? Now, more than ever, employees are disengaged.
Here's one simple, easy way to start re-engaging a team.
When you have development conversations do you focus on the weaknesses of the employee or strengths?
CliftonStrengths is an online talent assessment that’s results rank 34 strengths.
Helping your employees understand their unique strengths can help them thrive and be more engaged at work.
I have used this assessment for multiple teams, clients, leadership training participants, and as an ice breaker for a local leadership group and I’ve had positive feedback from everyone.
Here’s what assessment takers said about their results:
Wow, that was spot on.
When I’m struggling with this detailed task, I will go to this peer because I know they have that strength.
I understand why I’ve disagreed with my peer, we have different strengths and see this from different perspectives. I’m going to start communicating in a different way.
I know why I don’t like doing these parts of my job.
I’m going to volunteer for these projects more because it aligns with my strengths and I enjoy them.
I understand why I don’t like my job, none of it aligns with what I like to do.
It is worth the small investment of money and time.
Understanding each employee's individual strengths and weaknesses helps you understand each employee better and assign tasks that align with the things they thrive at.
It’s simple to implement. Here are the steps:
Buy each of your members the StrengthsFinder 2.0 book (which includes an assessment code) or purchase the assessment code on gallup.com. It is around $20.
Have each employee take the assessment and share their results with you.
Buy your team lunch. If doing virtually, pay for your team to have Door Dash delivered.
Have each person talk about their strengths and what they thought of the results.
Everyone I've talked to over the years has found their results affirming and insightful.
