10 May 2007

Strengths: A Global Language

Having a common vocabulary about employee talents helps people around the world work together more effectively

by Brian Brim
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As businesses compete in an increasingly globalized economy, their operations are expanding to the farthest reaches of the planet. Employees hail from numerous countries and bring to work the mores and values of vastly different cultures. How can an executive make sure everyone is figuratively "speaking the same language"? Creating a common vocabulary about employee talents and strengths is a vital first step.
Brian Brim is a Principal of Global Client Education with Gallup.
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David H. Deans Posted On 5/16/2007 9:13:03 PM

I'm curious, what are the known instances where StrengthsFinder assessments can deliver unpredictable results?

No measurement method is one hundred percent perfect, and so I ask the question to better understand the limitations of this particular assessment methodology.

David H. Deans
GeoActive Group USA

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Tom L. Sampley Posted On 7/7/2007 7:26:34 AM

What languages does the 2.0 book and SF Profile come in? I read somewhere recently that it is now porduced in 24 different languages>
Tom, field dir
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