Communicating from your Strengths
This Strengths Institute program centered around Clifton StrengthsFinder results, serves as a powerful tool for improving communication within and between teams within an organization, fostering a more productive and harmonious work environment.
We build on the knowledge of your unique patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour to drive impactful communication. It promotes superior teamwork and higher engagement, guiding each team member to communicate effectively through their own Strengths.
COMMON LANGUAGE
The assessment provides teams with a shared vocabulary to discuss strengths, allowing team members to better understand and articulate their individual contributions. This common language reduces misunderstandings and promotes effective communication.
RECOGNIZING DIVERSE STRENGTHS
When team members are aware of each other's strengths, they can appreciate the unique value each individual brings. This recognition encourages respectful and inclusive communication that leverages the strengths of all team members.
OPEN DISCUSSIONS
Strengths-based discussions encourage open and honest conversations about team dynamics. Team members can openly express their strengths, challenges, and preferences, leading to a deeper understanding of each other's perspectives.
TASK ALLOCATION
Knowing each team member's strengths aids in assigning tasks that align with their expertise. This targeted approach enhances efficiency and reduces the chances of miscommunication stemming from role ambiguity.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Teams armed with strengths insights can navigate conflicts more effectively. They can approach disagreements with empathy, recognizing that differing strengths can lead to diverse viewpoints, ultimately leading to better resolution.
IMPROVED COLLABORATION
Understanding strengths enables teams to collaborate more effectively. Team members can leverage their individual strengths to contribute meaningfully to group projects, resulting in enhanced innovation and problem-solving.
BUILDING TRUST
Sharing strengths fosters a sense of trust within teams. When team members openly communicate their strengths, they demonstrate vulnerability, which in turn encourages others to do the same. This transparency enhances team cohesion.
CROSS-TEAM COMMUNICATION
Strengths information can bridge communication gaps between different teams. When teams are aware of each other's strengths, they can find common ground and collaborate seamlessly on shared projects, promoting organizational synergy.
The Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment serves as a catalyst for improving communication within teams and across organizational boundaries. By recognizing and leveraging individual strengths, teams can foster an environment of effective communication, mutual respect, and collaboration that contributes to the overall success of the organization.
Workshop Outline
Workshop Outcomes
- Knowledge and skill in terms of Communication best practices from a Strengths-Based perspective.
- Understanding and applying your own Communication style for maximum effectiveness.
- Skill & Knowledge on how to draw from your unique Strengths in any situation.
- Skill for effective Strength-Based Communication.
- Applying your own Strength-Based Communication Strategy in practice - from today and forever.
- Skill on how to get the most out of those you communicate to.