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What’s in a Domain?Investing In Your Talents

Ana Burton

Talent ManagementSpecialist

CliftonStrengths Coach___

D E L I B E R A T I V E

D E V E L O P E R

C O N N E C T E D N E S S

I N T E L L E C T I O N

R E L A T O R

• CliftonStrengths Quick Reference Guide

• Theme Insight Cards (Strategic Thinking)

• Theme Dynamics

• Activity: Identify Talents in Others

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https://foundation.wsu.edu/cliftonstrengths-workshops-toolkit


Question 1

Which of these is one of the four CliftonStrengths domains?

a) Woo

b) Empathy

c) Influencing

d) Relator


A/An ___________ can be described as a naturally recurring pattern of thought, feeling, or behavior that can be productively applied.

a) Domain

b) Talent

c) Strength

d) Investment

Question 2


Who is quoted as saying, “What will happen when we think about what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them?”

a) Tom Rath

b) Al Winseman

c) Jim Collison

d) Don Clifton

Question 3


Practicing a strengths-based approach, we _________ each person’s strengths and ___________ weaknesses.

a) avoid; focus on

b) focus on; manage around

c) dismiss; highlight

d) capitalize on; invest in

Question 4

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Themes Are the Basic Language of Talent

Executing InfluencingRelationship Building

Strategic Thinking


University Advancement

Relator

Learner

Responsibility

Achiever

Strategic



0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Ideation

Context

Futuristic

Analytical

Intellection

Input

Strategic

Learner

University AdvancementStrategic Thinking Themes

STRATEGIC THINKING

Those with dominant themes in the StrategicThinking are the ones who keep the teamfocused on what could be. They are constantlyabsorbing and analyzing information andhelping the team make better decisions.People with strength in this domaincontinually stretch the team’s thinking for thefuture.


Analytical

People exceptionally talented in the

Analytical theme search for reasons and

causes. They have the ability to think

about all of the factors that might affect

a situation.



AnalyticalQuestioning | Objective | Data-Driven

Achiever

Driven | Productive

Ambitious

Relator

Authentic | Friendly

Caring

Competition

Expressive | Captivating

Transparent

We are self-motivated fact-finders.

We are objective workers.

For me, victory can’t be confirmed by emotions. The proof of a real victory is found in scores or metrics.

We are caring observers.

We are scientific loyalists.


ANALYTICAL

I am logical and objective in my approach.

STRENGTHEN MANAGE

Take advantage of your analytical skills

by creating more meaningful and

useful reports by streamlining the

data.

There may be times when you need to

act or move ahead before you know

all of the answers.

ContextPeople exceptionally talented in the

Context theme enjoy thinking about

the past. They understand the present

by researching its history.



ContextHistorical | Perceptive | Information-driven

Responsibility

Dependable | Committed

Loyal

Empathy

Listening | Aware

Intuitive

Command

Decisive | Persuasive

Assertive

We are conscientious historians.

We are perceptive responders.

We are candid archeologists.

We are studious leaders.

When I look back, I remember the events and emotions of the past. For me, the historical is emotional.


CONTEXT

I am appreciative of my predecessors and prior events.

STRENGTHEN MANAGE

You learn best when you place what is

learned into the context of other

important dynamics and the history of

what you are learning. So when a

problem occurs, ask your colleagues to

identify the actions and other factors

that led to it.

There may be times when you need to

act or move ahead before you have

researched all of the answers.

Futuristic


Futuristic theme are inspired by the

future and what could be. They

energize others with their visions of the

future.



FuturisticVivid | Imaginative | Future‐Oriented

Arranger

Flexible | Collaborative

Configuring

Individualization

People-Oriented | Astute

Diverse

Activator

Initiating | Catalytic

Dynamic

I form visions in my mind, but I fulfill them only when I invite and equip others to contribute their best.

We are influential dreamers.

We are inspiring initiators.

We are insightful visionaries.

We are imaginative observers.


FUTURISTIC

I am fascinated with tomorrow.

STRENGTHEN MANAGE

Take time to think about the future.

The more time you spend considering

your ideas about the future, the more

vivid your ideas will become.

Don’t let other people‘s negative

comments about your dreams

dissuade you from reaching toward

them.

Ideation


Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas.

They are able to find connections

between seemingly disparate

phenomena.



IdeationSpontaneous | Artistic | Innovative

Restorative

Responsive | Insightful

Problem-Oriented

Developer

Encouraging | Investing

Growth-Oriented

Significance

Successful | Admired

Visible

We are responsive artists.

We are insightful fixers.

I am energized by my audience, and I use my creativity to keep my audience’s attention. I am an artistic performer.

We are observant inventors.

We are collaborativementors.


IDEATION

I am unaffected by the ambiguity and risk of innovation.

STRENGTHEN MANAGE

Involve yourself in projects that allow

you to use your creative talents. Take

the lead to generate several ideas

aimed at innovation or improvement.

Work to communicate your ideas

effectively to inspire others.

Input


Input theme have a need to collect and

archive. They may accumulate

information, ideas, artifacts or even

relationships.



InputResourceful | Inquisitive | Knowledgeable

Discipline

Organized | Meticulous

Planned

Positivity

Optimistic | Generous |

Lighthearted

Communication

Expressive | Captivating

Transparent

We are orderly curators.

We are investigativeplanners.

We are interactive collectors.

We are inquisitiveconversationalists.

I am always on the lookout for something tangible that I can use to bring enthusiasm, energy, joy, and hope to others.


INPUT

I am utilitarian resource collector.

STRENGTHEN MANAGE

Identify your areas of specialization

and actively seek more information

about them. Find subject matter

experts in those areas and pick their

brains.

Accept that you will never feel that

you know enough. Know when to say

when. Schedule time to do your

research. Set a time limit on your

investigations. Keep to your time

constraints.

Intellection


Intellection theme are characterized by

their intellectual activity. They are

introspective and appreciate intellectual

discussions.



IntellectionReflective | In-Depth | Driven

Consistency

Practical | Efficient

Equal

Connectedness

Perceptive | Philosophic

Listening

Self‐Assurance

Confident | Instinctive

Stable

Given time to think, I can find ways to reduce variance that limits product quality or people’s engagement.

We are independent thinkers.

We are reflective directors.

We are comforting bloggers.

We are introspective humanitarians.


INTELLECTION

I am conceptual, deep, solitary.

STRENGTHEN MANAGE

Although you are a natural thinker,

make a point to schedule a few

minutes every day just to collect your

thoughts. Your thinking will be sharper

and more effective.

Remember that others cannot read

your mind. Give them a glimpse of

what happening in your thoughts, and

translate it into a language they can

relate to.

Learner


Learner theme have a great desire to

learn and want to continuously

improve. They process of learning,

rather than the outcome, excites them.



LearnerInquisitive | Studious | Passionate

Belief

Principled | Committed

Passionate

Harmony

Collaborative | Agreeable

Conflict-Reducing

Woo

Successful | Admired

Visible

We are principled students.

We are inquisitive believers.

I always love the first days of school because I get to meet lots of new people and I get exposed to lots of new information.

We are practical explorers.

We are open-minded mediators.


LEARNER

I am one who enjoys the experience of being a learner.

STRENGTHEN MANAGE

Continually seek out opportunities to

learn about challenging aspects of

your role or business.

Discipline yourself to sign up for at

least one new adult learning course

that is topical to your role or business

each year.

Strategic


Strategic theme create alternative ways

to proceed. Faced with any given

scenario, they quickly spot the relevant

patterns and issues.



StrategicIntuitive | Creative | Insightful

Deliberative

Thoughtful | Observant

Risk-Averse

Adaptability

Present | Flexible

Go With the Flow

Maximizer

Results-Oriented | Selective

Excellence-Aware

We are risk-averse pathfinders.

We are intuitive guardians.

We are results-oriented evaluators.

We are creative leaders.

I always consider multipleoptions because the targets I aim at are always moving and changing in real time.


STRATEGIC

I am willing to consider all the possibilities so the best isn’t missed.

STRENGTHEN MANAGE

Schedule daily “quiet time” devoted

to consideration of your current goals,

projects, and strategies.

Your ability to quickly make

adjustments may seem to others as if

you are “winging it.” Explaining

yourself along the way will help others

understand what you see.

(Achiever)

You get the best of me when…

• we are busy and I know what you expect of me.

• I can care for others and get to know them beyond their position or title.

Identifying Talents in Others | Self-Identified

You can count on me to…

• take on short-term projects and soak in the new subject matter quickly.

• be willing to consider all of the possible options. I will seek creative solutions to our challenges that help the team move forward.

You get the worst of me when…

• quality is sacrificed for speed. I take ownership of projects and want them to be done correctly.

• the opportunity to take in new information is limited or unfulfilled.

This is what I need from you…

• take the time to celebrate our successes.

• time to think through situations before providing input. I need to play out various scenarios and outcomes before sharing my opinion.


Identifying Talents in Others | Others’ Perspective

Lillian,

You have excellent critical thinking talents, and you balance those well with an ability to

relate to others. This is a synergist combination that enables you to perform well and

contribute meaningfully to any team you are part of. You are creative and always on the

lookout for innovation and what is next or new. You view things with an honest eye and give

direct and thoughtful feedback. You do not settle for what has already been done. Rather,

you continue to push and inspire until the very best can be achieved, both personally and

professionally. As you continue to develop and understand your talents, use them

intentionally. Choose your goals and your targets, and incorporate a strengths strategy to

meet and exceed them. Moreover, extend others the permission to do the same. In this way,

you share your success and create the positive environment in which your talents can thrive.

- Michael


Team Member’s Strengths (Value They Bring)• Chloe is dependable. She

can be counted on to get things done and go the extra mile.

• She is results-oriented and sees things through to completion. She is a hard worker.

• She is a smart worker. She can usually find the quickest, most efficient way forward

• She is confident. She knows what she is doing.

Identifying Talents in Others | Observation

Motivational Factors (Motivate & Inspire)• She likes to get things

done.

• She likes to figure out solutions to customer problems that others don’t seem to know an answer to.

• She wants to be respected and have the freedom to act.

• She likes to be recognized for the volume of work she gets done.

Goals & Aspirations:• She wanted to lead the

customer response team.

• She wants the division to have the quickest customer response time and lowest error rate.

Challenges• She works best on her

own, but needs to bring others along.

• She doesn’t spend enough time teaching others.

• She gets frustrated by systemic problems (e.g. limitations of CR operating system).


STRATEGIC THINKING

• Analytical

• Context

• Futuristic

• Ideation

• Input

• Intellection

• Learner

• Strategic


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