Communications In EHS

OHSM6022

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UNI VER SI TY · CANADA
Class Objectives

Identify your top 5 strengths

Explain strategies for applying

your strengths

Recognize how you can use

your strengths in OHS

Identify how you can leverage

the strengths of others
 Why Strength Finder
Based on a 40-year study of human strengths, the Gallup organization created a language of
the 34 most common talents and developed the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment to
help people discover and describe these strengths. Using the StrengthsFinder instrument
this class will help you.

Have a language to discuss discussing strengths with

Be able to identify and
strengths-based thinking faculty and peers creates a
surround yourself with the
with peers and potential confidence and self
things that strengthen you.
employers. awareness

awareness
StrengthsFinder 2.0 Assessment Instructions

Make sure you set aside uninterrupted time to register on the strengths website
and take the assessment. You can only take the assessment once with your
code. In total it will take approximately 45-60 minutes.

The StrengthsFinder assessment is a series of 180 items. There are 2 different

statements; one on the right side of the page and one on the left side. These are
generally not opposites. (See example question on the next slide) You will be
asked to select the side that is most descriptive of you.

There are three response options for each self-description: strongly agree, agree,
and neutral When you take the StrengthsFinder assessment, choose the item
(from the right side or left) that best describes you and indicate to what extent
they are descriptive of you. Gallup encourages you to indicate a choice on as
many items as possible. If you choose the mid-point or “neutral” option on too
many times, Gallup will not have enough data to provide you with accurate
StrengthsFinder results.

Respond with your instinctual, top-of-mind response rather than debate each
question. The assessment questions are timed, so be sure not to spend too much
time analyzing the question or it will skip that question. You’ll have 20 seconds to
respond to each item.
Example Question
Instructions for Online Assessment
Your special access code to take the assessment is in the back of your book in a sealed envelope. Use
the following procedure to enter your access code and to take the assessment. Please use
Internet Explorer, there seems to be some issues with Google Chrome. strengths.gallup.com

1. In the lower right hand corner click on Enter Your Access Code.
2. Set up a user name (your email address) & password. Your password must be between 8 and
50 characters in length, contain no spaces, AND must meet two of the following four criteria:
contain upper case letters, contain lower case letters, contain numbers, contain any of the
following symbols: #, $, !, or &. No other symbols are allowed.
3. Write your password inside your book. (You can always access your account using your
user name and password to print reports and to view other available information).
4. Once you have completed the registration information, enter your access code (it is case
sensitive). Click on submit.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
6. There will be several demographic questions to answer before you begin the assessment.
(Including the zip code of the place you were born).
7. Closely read all of the instructions for taking the assessment.
After you complete the Assessment

Click My Dashboard in the top menu.

In the My Dashboard page submenu, click "StrengthsFinder

2.0" in the submenu.

Click the Reports link on the upper-left side of the page to

access your results.

Click on View as a PDF under Strengths Insight and Action

Planning Guide.

Open and Print the report- also SAVE the report to your
computer.

Click on View as a PDF under Strengths Insight Guide (Brief).

Open and Print the report- also SAVE the report to your
computer.
 STRENGTHFINDER 2.0
COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE
STRENGHT FINDER REPORT!
Once you have completed your survey proceed
to the rest of the slides.
Strengths In Review

The next several slides

review all 34 strengths
(talents) take time to
review them.

Which ones are Strengths

for you? (Your
StrenghtFinder 2.0 will have
a full description of each)
 ACHIEVER

People strong in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina

and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and
productive.
 ACTIVATOR

People strong in the Activator theme can make things happen by turning
thoughts into action. They are often impatient.
 ADAPTABILITY

People strong in the Adaptability theme prefer to "go with the

flow." They tend to be "now" people who take things as they come
and discover the future one day at a time.
 ANALYTICAL

People strong in the Analytical theme search for reasons and

causes. They have the ability to think about all the factors that
might affect a situation.
 ARRANGER

People strong in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility
that complements this ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and
resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.
 BELIEF

People strong in the Belief theme have certain core values that are unchanging.
Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life.
 COMMAND

People strong in the Command theme have presence. They can take
control of a situation and make decisions.
 COMMUNICATION

People strong in the Communication theme generally find it easy to put their
thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters.
 COMPETITION

People strong in the Competition theme measure their progress against the
performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests..
CONNECTEDNESS

People strong in the Connectedness theme have faith in the links between all
things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event
has a reason.
 CONSISTENCY

People strong in the Consistency theme (also called Fairness in the first StrengthsFinder
assessment) are keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. They try to treat
everyone in the world fairly by setting up clear rules and adhering to them.
 CONTEXT

People strong in the Context theme enjoy thinking about the past.
They understand the present by researching its history.
 DELIBERATIVE

People strong in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care
they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles.
 DEVELOPER

People strong in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the potential in others.
They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these
improvements.
 DISCIPLINE

People strong in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their
world is best described by the order they create.
 EMPATHY

People strong in the Empathy theme can sense the feelings of other
people by imagining themselves in others' lives or others' situations.
 FOCUS

People strong in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through, and
make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act.
 FUTURISTIC

People strong in the Futuristic theme are inspired by the future and what could
be. They inspire others with their visions of the future.
 HARMONY

People strong in the Harmony theme look for consensus. They don't enjoy
conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement.
 IDEATION

People strong in the Ideation theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to
find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena
 INCLUDER

People strong in the Inclusiveness theme are accepting of others. They show
awareness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them.
 INDIVIDUALIZATION

People strong in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique
qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are
different can work together productively.
 INPUT

People strong in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to
collect and archive all kinds of information.
 INTELLECTION

People strong in the Intellection theme are characterized by their intellectual activity.
They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.
 LEARNER

People strong in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to
continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the
outcome, excites them.
 MAXIMIZER

People strong in the Maximizer theme focus on strengths as a way to stimulate

personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into
something superb.
 POSITIVITY

People strong in the Positivity theme have an

enthusiasm that is contagious. They are upbeat
and can get others excited about what they are
going to do.
 RELATOR

People who are strong in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others.
They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
 RESPONSIBILITY

People strong in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they
say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.
 RESTORATIVE

People strong in the Restorative theme are adept at dealing with problems. They
are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.
 SELF-ASSURANCE

People strong in the Self-assurance theme feel confident in their ability to manage their
own lives. They possess an inner compass that gives them confidence that their
decisions are right.
 SIGNIFICANCE

People strong in the Significance theme want to be very important in the

eyes of others. They are independent and want to be recognized.
 STRATEGIC

People strong in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced
with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
 WOO

People strong in the Woo theme love the challenge of meeting new people and
winning them over. They derive satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a
connection with another person.
 Strength Finder Reflection
• Read your assessment and complete
My Strength in Review in the forum section.
Session 2