CLIFTONStrengths® FAQs

1. What is the CliftonStrengths® (formerly StrengthsFinder) assessment?

The CliftonStrengths® is a language to explain the talents found in humanity. We discover these talents by doing the CliftonStrengths® online personal assessment. The results from this assessment created by Gallup outline the talents of each unique individual. Each person possesses a combination of universal attributes, defined as talent themes, that explains the way one functions or excels in particular fields. The CliftonStrengths® assessment aims to help people leverage on Strengths rather than focus on weaknesses.

The philosophy behind the CliftonStrengths® assessment is backed up by research from Gallup. Through years of extensive research and studies on 2 million individuals across the globe, Gallup has proven that people succeed when they focus on what they do best. The 2 key findings from the Gallup research provide the foundation as to why I use the CliftonStrengths profiling tools in almost all the programs that I run:

  1. The best of the best build their lives around talents

  2. The best of the best invent ways of developing and applying strengths in areas where they want to improve, achieve, and become more effective

The CliftonStrengths® was developed by American psychologist Donald O. Clifton, the culmination of more than 50 years of his lifelong work. Since its introduction in 2002, more than 16 million people around the world have taken the CliftonStrengths Profiling assessment and discovered their Strengths.

Don Clifton received an American Psychological Association Presidential Commendation as the ‘father of Strengths-Based Psychology” in 2002.

2.  How have other organizations and teams benefitted from using CliftonStrengths®? 

Different organizations and teams have chosen to use the CliftonStrengths® tool differently. There is actually a wide area of applications that the CliftonStrengths profiling assessment can be used for. These include strengthening team culture, leadership development, professional branding, sales performance, career guidance etc. The different workshops that I run using the CliftonStrengths profiling assessment tool are always based on the objectives that the team leaders have set. If you are a Leader in your organization desiring to use the CliftonStrengths® assessment for your team, connect with me to find out more!

3.  How do I do the CliftonStrengths assessment to know my Strengths?

You can purchase your Top 5 CliftonStrengths® Online Assessment code at Gallup’s website at SGD $38. Alternatively, you can purchase the full 34 CliftonStrengths assessment at S$90.

The CliftonStrengths® assessment will take about 45 minutes to an hour to complete, with a time limit for every question. You are advised to give yourself sufficient uninterrupted time to complete the assessment.

3a.  How do I unlock my full 34 CliftonStrengths assessment results?

If you have previously unlocked your top 5 Strengths and wish to view your complete Strengths profile, sign into your Gallup account and purchase a “unlock the rest of your 34 code”. The cost is SGD$75..

You can do the same using the Gallup Access mobile app.

4.  Now that I know my Strengths, what is my next action step?

The most powerful way to get yourself moving from knowledge to application is to have a series of coaching conversation with a CliftonStrengths® Gallup-Certified Coach. You can contact me if you wish to receive coaching from me. Check out this blog post on “Using CliftonStrengths® At Work” to learn more. You can also click here to read up more about the 34 CliftonStrengths Talent Themes. There are many published resources on my website you can read to learn more about your Strengths. 

START TODAY! Introduce the CliftonStrengths® assessment to your family, friends, colleagues and your organization. Get everyone speaking the Strengths Language!

If you are a Team Leader or working in Human Resource and looking for good Team Building activities, consider using CliftonStrengths® for Team Building! Check out this blog post where I detailed 8 reasons why CliftonStrengths® is great for Team Building!

If you are a Team Leader looking for a consultant or coach to co-create a HR solution for your team, I will be happy to work with you to design a customized solution.

If you are looking for a tool that can help grow the quality of relationship with your spouse or your entire family, consider using StrengthsFinder® and leverage on the Strengths Language to develop closer relationships. Check out these blog posts where I write about using CliftonStrengths® for marriage and CliftonStrengths® for Family!

Source:
Rath, Tom (2007). StrengthsFinder 2.0. New York: Gallup Press.
Liesveld, R., Miller, J. A., Robinson, J. (2005). Teach With Your Strengths. New York: Gallup Press.

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