Gallup StrengthsFinder® Talents and strengths as the foundation for success - for individuals and teams
The StrengthsFinder® tool was developed in the 1980s in the United States by Donald O. Clifton of the Gallup Institute. Its roots lie in positive psychology. The starting point for the empirical research was the question: “What makes people successful?” The Gallup StrengthsFinder® posits that every person has a unique talent profile and that, when used productively, this is a great asset in helping everyone succeed, regardless of their role. In addition, the tool offers many opportunities to identify and strengthen the strengths and success factors of teams.
This isn’t about certain talents being better or worse than others, but rather about thoughtfully exploring our own strengths—and those of our teams—as a foundation for growth and change. How can I use my talents to effectively lead myself and others? What talents do we have in our team? What does that mean? How can we make our lives and our tasks even more successful based on our talent profiles? What feedback do I receive?
The model distinguishes 34 different talents. The TOP 5 talents are presented and explained in the results profile. Every person has their own individual talent profile; the dynamics of these 5 talents and their application in daily activities form the foundation for personal development and discussions about their impact on others. The team profile highlights all existing talents and can be used as a basis for appreciative team workshops depending on the specific focus.
How can I use the Clifton Strengths®?
The test is available online or as the book “Discover Your Strengths Now” with a personal code that leads to the German online questionnaires. The test has been translated into 24 languages and is therefore particularly well-suited for use in an international context. The following areas of application are possible:
- Life orientation
- Leadership
- Intercultural issues
- Talent management
- Personal development
- Team development
- Diversity in teams
The questionnaires are completed online; afterward, a PDF file containing detailed results and assessments in the specified language is generated and sent via email or made available for download with a personal code. When interpreting the results, support from a trained Clifton Strengths® Coach is recommended. Please contact us.
If you have any questions, please contact us:
+49 8095 87338-20
martina.goldhorn@janusteam.de