Strengths Finders-Pre work (first timers)

PRE-WORK Self Discovery- Strength Finder

MEIA Virtual Learning Series

Dear MEIA Leaders,

Getting through these extraordinary times requires commitment and reflection on the self.

Embracing a positive and optimistic outlook, ability to identify your inner strengths and maximizing your potential to grow as a leader will help you to push forward and come out the other end even stronger for the future! In preparation for the ‘Self Discovery -Strength Finders Virtual Learning Session’, please complete the pre -work activities in the attached document.

We are looking forward to a fruitful learning session together!

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PRE WORK ACTIVITY 1

STRENGTH FINDERS ASSESSMENT

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American Psychologist Donald CLIFTON introduced the concept of Strengths Psychology which inspired a whole new approach to the study of human performance; today called: Positive Psychology.

Clifton developed the StrengthsFinder Assessment under the notion:

INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTHS’ FINDER BY GALLUP

“ What will happen when we think about what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them? (Clifton, 1924 – 2003).

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From there on, International Leadership Development Organizations such as Gallup have implemented this assessment tool to assist leaders identify their intrinsic capabilities and to understand their effects in their leadership decisions. Pre-Work No. 1: In the next few days, you will be receiving an e-mail from Dirk-Jan with a unique, personal log-in access to complete the StrengthsFinder Assessment online. As such: • Follow the instructions and complete the online assessment at least 4 days prior to the workshop date. • This task will require around 40 minutes, please plan in advance. • It is highly recommended to be in a quiet place with no distractions when doing the assessment. • There are no right or wrong answers in the assessment. Don’t overthink your answers • Take a few extra minutes to watch the StrengthsFinder by Gallup Introduction video available by clicking on the video to the right.

A debrief on your results and further explanations will be provided during the workshop.

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PRE WORK ACTIVITY 2

THE BEST OF ME

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Please take 10 minutes to reflect on your own behaviour and answer the following four questions. (Please bring your answers in a piece of paper to the workshop with specific examples).

Question 2:

Question 1:

YOU GET THE WORST OF ME WHEN…

YOU GET THE BEST OF ME WHEN…

Question 4:

Question 3:

YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON ME TO…

THIS IS WHAT I NEED FROM YOU…

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PRE-WORK Self Discovery- Strength Finder

MEIA Virtual Learning Series

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