Exploring Your Strengths: Individual and Organizational Applications of Strengths-based Leadership

Prerequisites:

None

Prep work:

Prior to the training event, workshop participants will be asked to take the Strengths-based Leadership Strength Finders Assessment and review their individual Strengths-based Leadership Report (based on the results from assessment).

Class description:

The components of this training include:

• Discussion of strengths-based leadership theory and application
• Analysis of collective strengths and weakness with respect to work performance
• Strategizing for improved organizational and team function using strengths-based approaches

The day-long session would include brief lecture, class discussion, small group discussion, and values clarification activities to guide participants toward a common understanding of their team’s work dynamic and potential. Participants will apply their new insight in a group simulation that focuses on work process and effective team problem-solving.

Process / Details:

Using individual data to inform group function can be a sensitive area. Therefore, this facilitated workshop offers flexible approach that allows participants to feel comfortable exploring the concept of strength-based leadership, as well as sharing information with others in small groups, and perhaps the entire class, so as to be able to apply the strength-based leadership model to differing situations.

During the workshop participants will apply specific personal strengths (identified via Gallup’s StrengthsFinder assessment) in a park unit simulation activity completing a series of assignments using the team’s strengths as a basis for work.