Gallup StrengthsFinder CliftonStrengths History and Background 2

Question 1

Which organization owns and administers the CliftonStrengths assessment?

Accepted Answer

Gallup

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The Myers-Briggs Company

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ETS (Educational Testing Service)

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Harvard Business Publishing

Question 2

Who co-authored 'Now Discover Your Strengths' with Don Clifton?

Accepted Answer

Marcus Buckingham

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Tom Rath

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Barry Conchie

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Jim Clifton

Question 3

What recognition did Don Clifton receive from the American Psychological Association (APA)?

Accepted Answer

Presidential Commendation as Father of Strengths-Based Psychology

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Lifetime Achievement Award for Industrial Psychology

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Distinguished Scientific Award for Applied Research

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Gold Medal for Career Contributions to Psychology

Question 4

Approximately how many people worldwide have completed the CliftonStrengths assessment as of recent years?

Accepted Answer

Over 25 million

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Under 1 million

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5 to 10 million

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Over 500 million

Question 5

Which large-scale research effort underpins the CliftonStrengths talent themes?

Accepted Answer

Gallup interviews with over 2 million workers conducted across decades

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Laboratory experiments with university students

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A single comprehensive survey administered in 2001

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Meta-analysis of existing Big Five personality studies

Question 6

What is the name of the 2001 book that first introduced StrengthsFinder to a broad general audience?

Accepted Answer

Now Discover Your Strengths

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StrengthsFinder 2.0

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First, Break All the Rules

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Strengths Based Leadership