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Embracing Uniqueness... Growing Strengths

Strengths Institute (Pty) Ltd.

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

  • Understanding your unique Top 5 Talent Themes. (According to the Clifton Strengthsfinder©).
  • Understanding the Talent of others.
  • Talent Themes in combination.
  • Basics of Strengths-Based Communication.
  • Discovering your unique style of Strengths-Based Communication.
  • How to draw on your Talents when Communicating.
  • How to draw from your Talents when the Communication pressure is on.
  • How to plan for communication from your strengths.
  • Strengths Based Communication case studies.
  • Your unique Communication challenges and how to face them from your strengths.
  • Communication and Neuro-Science - must-know-facts on latest research.
  • The Communicator as a constant learner - and how to learn from your unique strengths.
  • How to communicate specifically to others within their unique strengths.
  • Your Personal Communication Strength-Statement and Strategy.
  • 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.