CliftonStrengths is a free tool that CU Boulder is using to provide university community members with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to foster strengths-based conversations leading to increased well-being and belonging across campus.
Students, faculty, staff and administrators who focus on their strengths to achieve well-being and are engaged with one another are more likely to be committed to and proud of the institution. Engaged and healthy students are more likely to remain at CU Boulder, graduate in a timely fashion and stay connected with CU Boulder as active alumni.
Staff and faculty are invited to participate in free professional development workshops facilitated by the Strengths Advisory Committee. Register online or contact strengthsquest@colorado.edu with any questions.
Past participants have shared the following benefits of these sessions:
- Connected with other faculty and staff on campus in an effort to learn more about resources, opportunities and best practices
- Learned strategies to effectively use Strengths to increase productivity, build collaborative relationships and enhance workplace communication
- Increased ability to be more supportive and encouraging of others, while also thinking about the big picture
- Developed skills and knowledge to be a more intentional supervisor, colleague, and campus community member
- Opportunity to participate in Strengths Coaching with Human Resources
Students have shared how valuable the CliftonStrengths tool has been for their CU Boulder experience:
- “My strengths positively impact my experience as a CU student because they keep me on task and stress levels down. This information helped a lot with my first year.”
- “Knowing my strengths will influence my performance in college by giving me insight to which areas I will be most effective in during group projects and presentations. I will be able to focus on what I am good at and leave the areas that I am not as strong in to my teammates.”
Strengths Introduction
Through this interactive session, learn about Strengths theory and build knowledge of Strengths to motivate the CU Boulder community to maximize their talents. Upon attending this session, learners will develop a preliminary understanding of Strengths theory, recognize how personal Strengths manifest in daily life and understand how CU Boulder integrates Strengths into the campus community.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 9–11 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to noon
Pre-requisite: Completion of Clifton Strengths online assessment
Strengths in 1:1 Conversations
Apply Strengths theory and expand familiarity with other Strengths to improve individual conversations and relationships. During this session, learners will cultivate an increased appreciation and understanding of Strengths outside of their top five and will utilize tools and practice having a Strengths-based conversation.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Pre-requisites: Strengths Introduction (or another Strengths workshop)
Strengths in Supervision
Through active participation in this session, learners will be able to explain how their Strengths influence their supervision, understand principles of Strengths-based management and engagement, build knowledge of Strengths-based questions, and identify at least one new strategy to incorporate in their supervision approach.
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1–3:30 p.m.
Pre-requisites: Strengths Introduction (or another Strengths workshop)
