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Strengths: 4 Domains

What are the 4 Domains?

The CliftonStrengths domains are a shortcut for learning how to make the most out of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes.

It can be difficult to fully understand 34 different themes. The four domains can help simplify the process.

The CliftonStrengths domains essentially answer the question, "How do I make sense of the world on a greater scale than just my individual CliftonStrengths themes?"

People tend to think about what they don't do well, or what weaknesses they need to work on. The domains can help people understand where they're most powerful, and how to use that power to make their greatest contribution.

For example, someone strong in the Executing domain knows they can be counted on to get things done. They can use that knowledge to better understand how to collaborate with others and how to be a complementary partner to people who aren't strong in the Executing domain.

 

Every team has goals to achieve. Work to accomplish. Tasks to complete.

High-performing teams rely on people with strong Executing themes because they make things happen.

When your team needs to get things done, look to people with the following Executing themes. They can take an idea and make it a reality. And they'll work tirelessly to accomplish the goal.                                                                                                                              

Every team needs to communicate, both inside and outside the group. No matter your goals, effective communication is essential to achieving them.

High-performing teams rely on people with strong Influencing themes because they take charge, speak up and make sure others are heard.

When your team needs to sell its ideas and persuade others, look to people with the following Influencing themes. They can help your team reach a much broader audience and convince others to aid in accomplishing your goals.

Every team is nothing more than a group of unique individuals. A team's power comes from each person being empowered to use their distinctive talents and appreciate others'.

High-performing teams rely on people with strong Relationship Building themes to bring individuals together and make the team greater than the sum of its parts.

When your team needs to become stronger and more cohesive, look to people with the following Relationship Building themes. They can unite the group and galvanize them to achieve shared success. They are the bond that holds great teams together.

Every team needs people who keep everyone focused on what could be. People who devote their time and talents to understand what is necessary to routinely put their team in the position to succeed.

High-performing teams rely on people with strong Strategic Thinking themes to absorb and analyze information that informs better decisions.

When your team needs to become more creative and innovative, look to people with the following Strategic Thinking themes. They can stretch the team's thinking for the future and inspire new ideas that can lead to high performance.