Gallup StrengthsFinder Strengths in the Workplace

Question 1

According to Gallup research, employees who use their strengths every day are how many times more likely to be engaged at work?

Accepted Answer

6 times more likely

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3 times more likely

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10 times more likely

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4 times more likely

Question 2

What is the primary goal of a strengths-based manager according to the CliftonStrengths framework?

Accepted Answer

Help employees maximize their natural talents and apply them to their roles

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Identify and correct employee weaknesses before they become problems

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Balance time equally between developing strengths and fixing weaknesses

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Assign tasks based on seniority and years of experience

Question 3

According to Gallup, what percentage increase in productivity can organizations expect when implementing strengths-based development programs?

Accepted Answer

12.5%

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5%

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20%

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8%

Question 4

How does the CliftonStrengths framework recommend handling a workplace weakness?

Accepted Answer

Manage weaknesses through partnerships, delegation, or complementary support systems

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Ignore weaknesses entirely and only focus on strengths

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Spend equal time developing strengths and eliminating weaknesses

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Use targeted training to convert weaknesses into strengths over time

Question 5

What did Gallup research find about teams that received strengths-based feedback and development?

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An 8.9% increase in profitability

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A 15% increase in customer satisfaction scores

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A 25% reduction in voluntary turnover

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A 5% increase in annual productivity

Question 6

In a strengths-based organization, how should job roles ideally be structured?

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Aligned with individual employees' top CliftonStrengths themes where possible

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Standardized across the organization to ensure fairness

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Designed around the most common strengths found in the workforce

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Focused primarily on technical skill requirements and certifications

Question 7

Which approach does Gallup recommend for managers when an employee is consistently underperforming?

Accepted Answer

Explore whether the current role aligns with the employee's strengths

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Immediately move the employee to a different department

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Focus intensively on correcting their weaknesses through additional training

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Provide additional financial incentives to boost motivation