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LEADERSHIP TALENTS QUESTIONNAIRE

To be discussed in the

Workshop

Making happiness … in projects:

How to focus on the positive side of people and build strong teams

Monday 7th July 2014

14.00 - 15.30

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Dear participant,

The following questionnaire includes 68 statements about Leadership Talents.

The statements aim at helping you identify your natural talents, which are defined as your ‘naturally recurring patterns of thought, feeling or behavior’. These talents may not be strengths yet but they will raise your awareness of your natural way of doing things.

There are no right or wrong answers. Please choose the statements that describe you best spontaneously. You have 10 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

At the end of the questionnaire, you will find instructions about scoring your answers. After you have completed the scoring, please identify your 5 dominant talents.

The questionnaire and its results will be discussed during the workshop on the 7th July 2014. For this reason, you are kindly requested to print and bring the filled questionnaire with you. I would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the questionnaire and I look forward to meeting you at the workshop, Dr. Sophia Protopapa Strengths practitioner Workshop facilitator Note: The questionnaire has been developed based on Buckingham, M. & Clifton, D. (2004). Now Discover Your Strengths: How to Develop Your Talents and Those of the People You Manage’.

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1. ‘I need to achieve things in order to feel good about myself’

Very much like me 5 Like me 4 Neutral 3 Unlike me 2 Very much unlike me 1

2. ‘I like to figure out the best way to get things done’


3. ‘I have core values that are unchanging’


4. ‘I treat people equally regardless of who they might be’

Strongly agree 5 Agree 4 Neither agree nor disagree 3 Disagree 2 Strongly disagree 1

5. ‘I plan ahead so as to anticipate what might go wrong in a situation’


6. ‘I need my world to be predictable, ordered and planned so that I can feel in control’


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7. ‘I need a clear goal to serve as a compass for any of my actions’


8. ‘My promises can be trusted’


9. ‘I am good at dealing with problems’


10. ‘I prefer to act on things rather than talk about them’


11. ‘Once I set a goal, I want others to accept it too’


12. ‘I inspire others to act by bringing dry ideas to life with images and examples’

13. ‘I value my achievements only if I get the highest score’



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14. ‘I am thrilled when I transform something strong into something superb despite the great deal of effort required’


15. ‘I take risks and meet new challenges to achieve my goals’


16. ‘I want to be appreciated for the unique strengths I bring in a situation’


17. ‘I like to meet strangers, start a conversation and build rapport with them’


18. ‘I respond willingly and productively to the demands of the moment even if they pull me way from my plans’


19. ‘Things in life happen for a reason’


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20. ‘Individuals are work in progress, alive with possibilities’


21. ‘I can see the world through the eyes of others and share their perspective even if I do not necessarily agree with them’


22. ‘I try to find ground for agreement with people who hold different views, to keep away from confrontation’


23. ‘In a group, I try to make sure that everyone feels included’


24. ‘I am intrigued by, and focus on, the unique qualities of each person’


25. ‘I am generous with praise, quick to smile, and always look at the bright side of things’


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26. ‘I feel great pleasure and strength from being around close friends’


27. ‘I make decisions only when I have all the facts’


28. ‘I understand the present by looking at what happened in previous situations’


29. ‘I am inspired by the possibilities that the future might hold’


30. ‘I am thrilled when I discover new ways to explain familiar challenges’


31. ‘Acquiring and compiling information keeps my mind fresh and active’


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32. ‘I enjoy my time alone because I have the opportunity for reflection’


33. I am thrilled when I learn something new’


34. ‘I see patterns in a situation and always think about alternative scenaria before making a decision’


35. ‘I sometimes feel I deserve a rest even if I have not completed my tasks on time ’


36. ‘I believe that people can show their worth even without clear rules and expectations’


37. ‘I can manage uncertainty’


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38. ‘I wait until I have all the facts before I act’


39. ‘I compete for the sake of it, not necessarily to win’


40. ‘I draw equal satisfaction from all the projects I undertake no matter their impact’


41. ‘I don’t see myself as part of the world community’

Strongly agree 1

Agree 2 Neither agree nor disagree 3 Disagree 4 Strongly disagree 5

42. ‘I usually stick to my views and opinions’


43. ‘I rarely celebrate an achievement’


44. ‘I often trust my intuition in understanding and acting on a situation’


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45. ‘I rarely dream about what could be’


46. ‘I don’t keep something unless I know how it might be useful in the future’


47. ‘I rarely value the process of learning if I don’t see a specific outcome’


48. ‘I don’t change my plans in unexpected situations’


49. ‘It is more effective for me to handle obstacles as they emerge’

Strongly agree 1


50. ‘I apologize and provide rational excuses if I cannot deliver a task’


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51. ‘I can rarely take control of a situation’


52. ‘I can excel if I fix my weaknesses’

Strongly agree 1


53. ‘I feel more pulled to the people I already know’


54. ‘I am rarely satisfied unless I see a real transformation in others’

Strongly agree 1


55. ‘ I don’t see all the people as equally important’


56. ‘I am not comfortable with intimacy’


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57. ‘I rarely find that I can become wiser about the future if I look at the past’


58. ‘I am rarely energized by ideas which show the connection between seemingly disparate phenomena’


59. ‘I prefer discussing my ideas, questions or concerns with others’


60. ‘I rarely think about the consequences of different action plans’


61. ‘I reconsider my actions according to the situation to achieve my goals’


62. ‘I don’t need timelines or deadlines to implement plans’


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63. ‘I can solve familiar problems’


64. ‘I rarely draw peoples’ attention when I speak’


65. ‘I am easily influenced by the opinions and arguments of others’


66. ‘I have a plan for what I will be doing five years from now’


67. ‘I rarely understand the needs of others’


68. ‘I believe that clear structures and processes are more important for a perfect team than people’s strengths’

Strongly agree 1


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SCORING

The 68 statements refer to 34 talents which are categorized in Four Domains of Leadership Strengths.

Write your score for each of the talents below by adding your replies to the statements shown in the parenthesis (e.g. for Achiever add your replies to statements 1 and 35) in order to identify your 5 dominant ones. You can then see the description of talents and leadership strengths in the pages that follow. TALENT SCORE

NO Leadership strength: EXECUTING

1. Achiever (1+ 35)

2. Arranger (2+ 48)

3. Belief (3+ 61)

4. Consistency (4 + 36)

5. Deliberative ( 5+ 49)

6. Discipline (6+ 62)

7. Focus (7+ 37)

8. Responsibility (8+ 50)

9. Restorative ( 9+ 63)

Leadership strength: INFLUENCING

10. Activator (10+ 38)

11. Command (11+ 51)

12. Communication (12+ 64)

13. Competition (13+ 39)

14. Maximizer (14+ 52)

15. Self-assurance (15+ 65)

16. Significance (16+ 40)

17. Woo (17+ 53)

Leadership strength: RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

18. Adaptability (18+ 66)

19. Connectedness (19+ 41)

20. Developer (20+ 54)

21. Empathy (21+ 67)

22. Harmony (22+ 42)

23. Includer (23+ 55)

24. Individualization (24+68)

25. Positivity (25+ 43)

26. Relator ( 26+ 56)

Leadership strength: STRATEGIC THINKING

27. Analytical (27+ 44)

28. Context (28+ 57)

29. Futuristic (29 + 45)

30. Ideation (30 + 58)

31. Input (31+ 46)

32. Intellection (32+ 59)

33. Learner (33+ 47)

34. Strategic (34+ 60)

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Clifton StrengthsFinder® Quick Reference Card

Leadership strength EXECUTING

Leaders with dominant strength in the Executing domain know how to make things happen. When you need someone to implement a solution, these are the people who will work tirelessly to get it done. Leaders with a strength to execute have the ability to "catch" an idea and make it a reality.

People especially talented in:

1. Achiever have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive. 2. Arranger 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. 3. Belief have certain core values that are unchanging. Out of these values emerges a defined purpose for their life.

4. Consistency are keenly aware of the need to treat people the same. They try to treat everyone in the world with consistency by setting up clear expectations and adhering to them.

5. Deliberative are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles. 6. Discipline enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create.

7. Focus can take a direction, follow through, and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act. 8. Responsibility take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

9. Restorative are adept at dealing with problems. They are good at figuring out what is wrong and resolving it.

Leadership strength INFLUENCING

Those who lead by Influencing help their team reach a much broader audience. People with strength in this domain are always selling the team's ideas inside and outside the organization. When you need someone to take charge, speak up, and make sure your group is heard, look to someone with the strength to influence.


10. Activator can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They may activate on thoughts, feelings, or decisions. 11. Command have presence. They can take control of a situation and make decisions.

12. Communication generally find it easy to put their thoughts into words. They are good conversationalists and presenters. 13. Competition measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests.

14. Maximizer focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. They seek to transform something strong into something superb. 15. Self-Assurance feel confident in their ability to manage their own lives. They possess an inner compass that gives them confidence that their decisions are right.

16. Significance want to make a big impact. They are independent and sort projects based on the level of influence it will have on their organization and others around them.

17. Woo 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.

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Leadership strength RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Those who lead through Relationship Building are the essential glue that holds a team together. Without these strengths on a team, in many cases, the group is simply a composite of individuals. In contrast, leaders with exceptional Relationship Building strength have the unique ability to create groups and organizations that are much greater than the sum of their parts.


18. Adaptability 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.

19. Connectedness have faith in the links between all things. They believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has a reason. 20. Developer recognize and cultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive satisfaction from these improvements.

21. Empathy can sense the feelings of other people by imagining themselves in others’ lives or others’ situations. 22. Harmony look for consensus. They don’t enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas of agreement. 23. Includer are accepting of others. They show awareness of those who feel left out, and make an effort to include them.`

24. Individualization

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.

25. Positivity have an enthusiasm that is contagious. They are upbeat and can get others excited about what they are going to do. 26. Relator enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.

Leadership strength STRATEGIC THINKING

Leaders with great Strategic Thinking strengths are the ones who keep us all focused on what could be. They are constantly absorbing and analyzing information and helping the team make better decisions. People with strength in this domain continually stretch our thinking for the future.


27. Analytical search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation. 28. Context enjoy thinking about the past. They understand the present by researching its history.

29. Futuristic are inspired by the future and what could be. They inspire others with their visions of the future. 30. Ideation are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

31. Input have a need to collect and archive. They make collect information, ideas, history, or even relationships. 32. Intellection are characterized by their intellectual activity. They are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.

33. Learner have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them. 34. Strategic create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

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