Summary of This Strength

People with Strategic (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents excel at finding alternative ways to move forward when faced with challenges. You are creative and innovative, always searching for the most efficient and effective path. You tackle projects with determination, focusing on what works best to achieve success. You see the big picture.

How You See The World

As someone with Strategic (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents, you believe that no single solution is the best until it has been considered alongside other options. You understand that there are many ways to reach a goal, and you aim to find the most effective and efficient route to get there. You tend to do this instinctively.

What This Strength is Known For

You are known for being creative, intuitive, and focused on getting things done quickly and efficiently. You are always looking for better ways to achieve goals, whether through innovative ideas or smart shortcuts.

Potential Downsides (or 'shadow' sides)

Your ability to see solutions quickly can sometimes make you appear close-minded or prone to snap judgements. Others may not see the ‘obvious solution’ as quickly as you so you may need to articulate your thinking more than you really think is necessary.

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What Frustrates You

You may feel frustrated by inefficient processes, long-winded discussions, or being required to follow systems when you can already see a faster and better way to achieve results. People who don’t ‘get’ what seems obvious to you.

What’s Important to You

You value having options, working efficiently, and collaborating with people who can match your pace and approach to problem-solving.

What You Contribute

Your ability to recognise patterns within complex situations allows you to simplify challenges and quickly find solutions. You are skilled at anticipating potential obstacles and identifying practical ways to overcome them, which strengthens plans and ensures success, even when unexpected situations arise. By finding the most efficient way to accomplish tasks, you significantly boost productivity for yourself and your team.

The genius of Strategic (CliftonStrengths • StrengthsFinder) talents is found in your ability to quickly weigh various alternative paths and determine the one that will work best and most efficiently. Sometimes you think backwards — visualizing the outcome you want and then generating multiple ways of reaching that goal.

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