CliftonStrengths History and Background Flashcards
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Which organization owns and administers the CliftonStrengths assessment?
Answer: Gallup
The CliftonStrengths assessment is owned and administered by Gallup, the global analytics and advisory firm known for public opinion polling.
Who co-authored 'Now Discover Your Strengths' with Don Clifton?
Answer: Marcus Buckingham
'Now Discover Your Strengths' was co-authored by Marcus Buckingham and Don Clifton, helping bring strengths-based development to a mass global audience.
What recognition did Don Clifton receive from the American Psychological Association (APA)?
Answer: Presidential Commendation as Father of Strengths-Based Psychology
The APA awarded Don Clifton a Presidential Commendation naming him the Father of Strengths-Based Psychology and Grandfather of Positive Psychology.
Approximately how many people worldwide have completed the CliftonStrengths assessment as of recent years?
Answer: Over 25 million
More than 25 million people globally have taken the CliftonStrengths assessment, making it one of the most widely used talent development tools in the world.
Which large-scale research effort underpins the CliftonStrengths talent themes?
Answer: Gallup interviews with over 2 million workers conducted across decades
Gallup's framework is built on interviews with more than 2 million workers spanning several decades, identifying patterns in high performance across roles and industries.
What is the name of the 2001 book that first introduced StrengthsFinder to a broad general audience?
Answer: Now Discover Your Strengths
'Now Discover Your Strengths' by Buckingham and Clifton (2001) introduced the StrengthsFinder assessment and the strengths-based philosophy to millions of readers worldwide.
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