Ideation
(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.