Multiple studies show that when people use their talents at work, all sorts of good things happen. Engagement grows from 7 to 23%, performance increases to 8-18%, and attrition drops by 20-73%.
Here, we want to share one example of our work with clients based on the Clifton StrengthsFinder methodology.
Why StrengthsFinder for Teams?
Enhanced Performance: Identifying and utilizing individual strengths leads to higher engagement and productivity, positively impacting overall performance.
Team Synergy: Team members learn not only the positive aspects of strengths but also how strengths are misused, causing team friction and unnecessary tension. By understanding the “dark side” of any talent, team members adjust their styles. It fosters better collaboration and understanding among team members, optimizing teamwork and reducing conflict.
Strategic Talent Management: Though StrengthsFinder is not a predicative tool for any role, it might be used to strategically align team roles and responsibilities according to individual strengths, improving job satisfaction and retention rates.
What our clients say
“We made a StrengthsFinder session together - the team was thrilled, we learned about each other from a new angle, it was insightful, and brought the team to a new level of confidence and trust.” Anna, HRD at Symfa
“We made a StrengthsFinder session together - the team was thrilled, we learned about each other from a new angle, it was insightful, and brought the team to a new level of confidence and trust.” Anna, HRD at Symfa
Our Approach
We always start with a conversation with the customer to identify the underlying needs and pains that they would like to resolve. This helps us build an experiential learning journey to impact the immediate working environment significantly.
Once it’s set, the process is the following:
We always start with a conversation with the customer to identify the underlying needs and pains that they would like to resolve. This helps us build an experiential learning journey to impact the immediate working environment significantly.
Once it’s set, the process is the following:
Client's journey overview
StrengthsFinder Assessment
Each team member goes through a StrengthsFinder assessment and receives personalized results with the full consequence of their talents ranging from the most dominant talents.
Each team member goes through a StrengthsFinder assessment and receives personalized results with the full consequence of their talents ranging from the most dominant talents.
This assessment helps each member to build awareness of their strengths and how they can make the most effective contribution at work.
Team workshop
There is a range of formats and durations, from half-day online sessions to full-day in-person immersion.
It is a great way to plan how individual strengths can best be combined in the future to achieve shared goals.
However, the team workshop is tailored to a specific client's needs, it always includes minimum theory and maximum practice: work in mini-groups and individually, brainstorms, and creative tasks.
During the workshop, the team will experience "aha" moments and learn to adapt to each other’s thinking and communication styles.
Team workshop
There is a range of formats and durations, from half-day online sessions to full-day in-person immersion.
It is a great way to plan how individual strengths can best be combined in the future to achieve shared goals.
However, the team workshop is tailored to a specific client's needs, it always includes minimum theory and maximum practice: work in mini-groups and individually, brainstorms, and creative tasks.
During the workshop, the team will experience "aha" moments and learn to adapt to each other’s thinking and communication styles.
Team effectiveness report
This includes an executive summary and a follow-up meeting with customers focused on discussing insights and activities that help results stick and boost team development.
The report includes:
With this information, leaders gain clarity on how to make the most of the talent mix in their teams.
Talent development sessions
Targeted one-on-one intervention for high-performing team members to maximize their potential for most critical working projects, tapping into their talents and mitigating the ‘shadow side’ of their strength.
Why this is an efficient approach for building a high-performing team?
By identifying and leveraging individual strengths within the team, this approach fosters higher engagement and productivity among team members, consequently boosting overall performance. It not only raises awareness of team talents but allows to make data-driven decisions ensuring that each team member is in a position where they can make the most effective contribution. This fosters collaboration and enhances communication, leading to a positive shift in company culture. Moreover, with a detailed picture of team dynamics, leaders gain tactical knowledge on how to manage, motivate, and develop their teams.
This includes an executive summary and a follow-up meeting with customers focused on discussing insights and activities that help results stick and boost team development.
The report includes:
- Detailed guide on how to lead the team using their best selves
- Summary of team’s strengths and opportunities for growth
- Individual talents of each team member, their unique contribution to the team’s performance as well as needs for being motivated and effective
- Tips and insights for each member's talent development
With this information, leaders gain clarity on how to make the most of the talent mix in their teams.
Talent development sessions
Targeted one-on-one intervention for high-performing team members to maximize their potential for most critical working projects, tapping into their talents and mitigating the ‘shadow side’ of their strength.
Why this is an efficient approach for building a high-performing team?
By identifying and leveraging individual strengths within the team, this approach fosters higher engagement and productivity among team members, consequently boosting overall performance. It not only raises awareness of team talents but allows to make data-driven decisions ensuring that each team member is in a position where they can make the most effective contribution. This fosters collaboration and enhances communication, leading to a positive shift in company culture. Moreover, with a detailed picture of team dynamics, leaders gain tactical knowledge on how to manage, motivate, and develop their teams.