IDEATION

CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) Theme

KEYWORD: Innovation

GENIUS STATEMENT

People exceptionally talented in the Ideation (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) theme are fascinated by ideas. They are able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

CHARACTERISTICS

Minds of people with Ideation (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents is filled with new ideas on how things can be done differently. Coming up with new ideas is your greatest contribution and joy. You enjoy looking at this world from another perspective, one that is fascinating, enlightening and unconventional.

YOUR WORLD VIEW

You take pride in finding simple and elegant ways to solve problems from an interesting angle while providing clarity.

WHAT YOU ARE KNOWN FOR

• Creative

• Conceptual

• Innovative

• Spontaneous creativity

• Fast learner

• Agile mind

POTENTIAL PITFALLS

• Creates more work

• Does not follow-through plans

WHAT FRUSTRATES YOU

• Sticking to a fixed routine

• A team that is not open to changing their existing ways of doing things

WHAT YOU VALUE

• Discussions with others to refine and sharpen your ideas

• An environment that appreciates your ideas and execute them

YOUR GREATEST CONTRIBUTION

• Your ability to break down complex concepts into simpler ideas

• Your ability to find new and better ways to do things 

“The genius of Ideation (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents is in your spontaneous creativity. You have a natural sense of innovation that can defy conventional thinking.