Maximising Potential Through Developing Strengths

This short course looks at how to maximize the potential of your staff by taking a strengths-based approach to development. People perform best when they are doing what they are good at and what they love. Put simply, a strengths-based approach is one that focuses on what people are capable of and energized by, rather than on what they have done in the past or their technical knowledge. Instead of focusing on addressing a person’s weaknesses, it places the emphasis on developing and enhancing their existing strengths and discovering their potential. Combining drama with commentary from business psychologist Gordon Tinline, this briefing looks at how taking a strengths-based approach to development can deliver huge benefits in terms of identifying and maximising potential, improving engagement and motivation, and boosting performance.

Learning objectives:

• Explain the thinking behind a strengths-based approach
• List the benefits for both organisations and individuals
• Determine how this approach can be of particular use in energizing and motivating staff, unlocking potential, and improving performance
• Conduct a performance appraisal interview based around strengths