StrengthsFinder is an assessment created by Gallup to measure an individual’s talents. The assessment is based on the notion that people have more potential for growth when they invest their time and energy in developing their strengths. The concept allows individuals to uncover their top five talents from 34 themes of talents. This assessment helps individuals find the areas where they have the greatest potential to develop strengths.
StrengthsFinder 2.0 is a well-known assessment that ranks in individuals strengths and talents. This assessment takes approximately 20 minutes.
Does NOT require certification to administer.
Benefits
Very inexpensive and easy to administer. Participants pay for a book and get both the book and the assessment which they take online. Results are immediately available. Can be very affirming, in that it (as the title says) focuses on strengths. Can also be very helpful in a team setting as individuals gain insight into one anther’s strengths and how to leverage them.
Considerations
Some may find it “soft” in that it focuses on strengths and not much on areas for
improvement.