In this 3 minute read, discover which CliftonStrengths assessment is best for you and which is best for your team
If you're a manager, take the All34 CliftonStrengths assessment | If you're working with a team, start with the Top 5 CliftonStrengths assessment |
If you're a manager, understanding All34 CliftonStrengths helps you lead with confidence and authenticity, playing to your natural talents.
Here's why:
Your All34 CliftonStrengths results reveals your natural ways of thinking, feeling, and acting. By understanding your own Strengths and how you best contribute to your team, you can recognise and appreciate the unique strengths of your team members. These insights help you bring out the best in each person and build a more motivated, cohesive team.
FYI: Gallup offer a Manager’s report, but I find personalised coaching is a wiser investment. This is because, when we work together we discuss how to use and refine your talents so you can be the best manager possible.
If you're working with a team, keep things simple by starting with the Top5 assessment.
Here's why:
The true impact for your team comes not just from knowing their Top 5 results, but from the coaching conversations that follow. Gallup’s research shows that real change happens through coaching, not just by reading the report. That’s why I recommend starting with the basic report and a coaching session. If CliftonStrengths feels like the right fit, you can easily upgrade to unlock All 34 CliftonStrengths later, without retaking the assessment.
Too much information up front, can overwhelm. For many, diving into the full All34 CliftonStrengths assessment can be overwhelming, bringing too much data too soon and distracting from its core purpose. I’ve seen individuals and teams focus on their lower-ranked strengths, which can slow their progress developing their natural abilities into impactful skills
The Top5 CliftonStrengths assessment is affordable. The Top 5 report offers a focused and affordable way for your team to get started with CliftonStrengths. Paired with a personalised coaching session for each team member, it delivers the most impact.
To recap
Which CliftonStrengths assessment is best depends on whether you're using it for yourself as a manager or for a team you work with.
Understanding All34 CliftonStrengths helps managers lead authentically by revealing their natural talents, enabling them to recognise and appreciate their team’s unique strengths and build a more cohesive, motivated team.
Personalised coaching is more impactful than a standard manager’s report since it provides tailored strategies to refine talents and become an effective leader.
Starting with the Top5 report and a coaching session simplifies the process for teams, allowing them to focus on core strengths without being overwhelmed by too much data.
The Top5 assessment is affordable and impactful; it provides a clear starting point, and teams can upgrade to the full All34 assessment later if desired.
About the author Hi I'm Lacey, a CliftonStrengths coach based in New Zealand. I'm passionate about helping managers and teams thrive, not just survive.
I'm also a creative introvert, wife, mum and an avid fan of both exercise and donuts! If you're keen to begin or continue your CliftonStrengths journey, drop me a line or book a free chat
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