Knowing Your Team s Strengths, Part 2 The Executive s Roadmap to Best-in-Class HR Strategy Gabriella Neubert, Liz Brashears, Monika Ethier Human Capital Services 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. This proprietary communication has been prepared for educational and information purposes only. The content does not provide legal advice or legal opinions on any specific matters. Transmission of this information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship between TriNet and you. TriNet is not an insurance company, but rather is the single-employer sponsor of all of its health benefit plans. Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to sell, buy, or procure insurance.
Presenters Gabriella Parente-Neubert, MLHR, PHR, CLC is a Senior Human Resources Consultant in Denver, Colorado. As an author and a consultant, she provides HR compliance & employee engagement advice to clients. Monika Ethier, SPHR, MS is a Principal Human Capital Consultant in the Tristate area. She works with TriNet s largest clients. Her specialties include compensation, compliance and employee relations. Liz Brashears, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is a Principal Human Capital Consultant in Dallas, Texas. As a certified Executive Coach and consultant, she advises clients on human resource and leadership strategies. 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 2
Agenda Introduction and Recap Four Domains of Strengths Top Five Strengths Strength-Based Leadership Strategic Services 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 3
How Does Gallup Define A Strength? Building on natural talents and the ability to consistently provide nearperfect performance. Source: www.gallup.com 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 4
Power of Strengths According to Gallup, building employees' strengths is a far more effective approach to improving performance than trying to improve weaknesses. When employees know and use their strengths, they are more engaged, perform better and are less likely to leave their company. 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 5
Those who do have the opportunity to focus on their strengths every day are: 6x as likely to be engaged in their job 3x as likely to report having an excellent quality of life 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 6
Four Domains of Strengths Source: https://www.strengthstest.com/strengthsfinderleadership-themes 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 7
Executing Those with dominant themes in the executing domain know how to make things happen. When the team needs someone to implement a solution, these are the people who will work tirelessly to get it done. Those with a strength to execute have the ability to catch an idea and make it a reality: Achiever Arranger Belief Consistency Deliberative Discipline Focus Responsibility Restorative 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 8
Influencing Those with dominant themes in the influencing domain help their team reach a much broader audience. These individuals can sell the team s ideas inside and outside the organization. When the team needs someone to take charge, speak up, and make sure the group is heard, look to someone with the strength to influence: Activator Command Communication Competition Maximizer Self-Assurance Significance Woo 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 9
Relationship Building Those with dominant themes in the relationship building domain can provide the essential glue to hold a team together. Without these strengths on a team, in many cases, the group is simply a composite of individuals. In contrast, team members with exceptional relationship building strength have the unique ability to help the group become much greater than the sum of its parts: Adaptability Connectedness Developer Empathy Harmony Includer Individualization Positivity Relator 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 10
Strategic Thinking Those with dominant strategic thinking themes are the ones who keep the team 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 the team s thinking for the future: Analytical Context Futuristic Ideation Input Intellection Learner Strategic 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 11
Top Five Strengths Executing Theme: Achiever People who are especially talented in the achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive. 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 12
Top Five Strengths Executing Theme: Responsibility People who are especially talented 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. 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 13
Top Five Strengths Influencing Theme: Activator People who are especially talented in the activator theme can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 14
Top Five Strengths Relationship Building Theme: Relator People who are especially talented in the relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal. 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 15
Top Five Strengths Strategic Thinking Theme: Learner People who are especially talented 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. 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 16
Strength-Based Leadership Influencing Executing Strategic Thinking Relationship Building 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 17
Strength-Based Leadership EXECUTING INFLUENCING RELATIONSHIP BUILDING STRATEGIC THINKING People with dominant Executing themes know how to make things happen. People with dominant Influencing themes know how to take charge, speak up, and make sure the team is heard. People with dominant Relationship Building themes have the ability to build strong relationships that can hold a team together and make the team greater than the sum of its parts. People with dominant Strategic Thinking themes help teams consider what could be. They absorb and analyze information that can inform better decisions. Achiever Arranger Belief Consistency Deliberative Discipline Focus Responsibility Restorative Activator Command Communication Competition Maximizer Self-Assurance Significance Woo Adaptability Connectedness Developer Empathy Harmony Includer Individualization Positivity Relator Analytical Context Futuristic Ideation Input Intellection Learner Strategic 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 18
Followers Four Basic Needs Trust Hope Compassion Stability 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 19
Strategic Services TriNet would love to partner with you on your strengths-based initiatives. We have strategic services in place that can serve as a catalyst for your internal initiatives. Embracing Leadership Professional Coaching Team Accelerator Building on Strengths 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 20
TriNet s Embracing Leadership TriNet s Embracing Leadership workshop is a oneday workshop, led by a certified instructor designed to improve the day-to-day leadership skills of your most prominent and promising employees. Prepares participants to lead others by translating principles into real world skills Equips leaders with the tools and behaviors needed to effectively lead and align employees with company objectives, vision, and values Draws on the proven methods and tools of the Situational Leadership Model 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 21
TriNet s Embracing Leadership Workshop Outcomes: At the end of the workshop, participants will be better able to: Diagnose employee readiness and adapt leadership style to employee needs Respond to employee leadership needs in a constructive manner Provide more effective direction Coach and empower employees Delegate the right tasks at the right time 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 22
TriNet s Embracing Leadership Key features also include: 360 degree feedback assessment Case studies and practice opportunities Curriculum based on the market-leading Situational Leadership model Group Profile of group s leadership style 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 23
Professional Coaching Coaching focuses on setting goals, creating outcomes, and managing personal change. The overarching goal of coaching is to help individuals be the very best version of themselves as an executive, leader, or individual. Strengths-based coaching Leadership coaching Issue-specific coaching 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 24
Team Accelerator A team engagement that includes both individual consultations and a one-day group workshop to learn how to: Create a shared understanding and awareness of the team s current strengths. Gain insight, knowledge and understanding of individual strengths to be better positioned to meet both individual and team objectives. Promote a sense of understanding and trust within the group. 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 25
Building on Strengths Workshop ½ day workshop at select TriNet Offices Denver-September 6 th, Dallas-Sept 7 th, New York City-Sept 21 st 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 26
Summary 2016 TriNet Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution in whole or part without express written permission is prohibited. 6/29/2017 27