Deliberative®

Deliberative is one of 34 strengths from Clifton Strengths / Gallup Strengths Finder.

Do you manage somebody with the Deliberative Strength? Find out how to maximise their contribution, both as an individual and as part of the team’s strengths.

Summary of This Strength

Those with the Deliberative talent can foresee and mitigate risks through careful planning and consideration. This leads to high quality decisions that benefit the whole team.

They take time to assess options and prefer to pause, assess options, and consider what might go wrong. They firmly believe that the most effective way to handle crises and risks is through careful prevention.

This provides them with peace of mind and boosts their confidence in their plans.

How You See the World

You hold a strong belief that prevention is better than cure. You are convinced that many negative outcomes can be avoided if potential issues are identified and addressed proactively, rather than reacting to problems after they arise.

What This Strength is Known For

This strength is recognised for its vigilant and practical approach. Individuals with Deliberative (Clifton Strengths Finder) talents possess sharp judgment and are known for making well-considered decisions. They approach situations with caution, always mindful of potential pitfalls and consequences.

Potential Downsides or ‘shadow-sides’

However, this careful approach can have its drawbacks. The fear of making mistakes may lead to a reluctance to act. Others may feel frustrated by this delay and encourage you to move forward and  make a decision.

Additionally, others may sometimes interpret your cautious nature as wariness or distrust.

Chat to us to understand the ‘shadow’ sides of this strength and how to manage these at work and at home.

What’s Important to You and What Frustrates You

It is important for you to have sufficient time to think through ideas before presenting them. You value having papers in advance of meetings.

You also value opportunities to discuss potential risks and implement measures to mitigate them, ensuring that every angle is considered before moving forward.

You find it frustrating to deal with the consequences of rash decisions made by yourself or others.

Additionally, you value your privacy highly and feel uncomfortable when people intrude into your personal life without invitation.

What You Contribute

Your contributions are important to the success of any project, as you improve and refine ideas through your deep analysis.  This can prevent many potential problems and reduce risks before they occur.

By helping others to formulate low-risk strategies and decisions that are well thought through, you provide a significant layer of security and reliability.