How to Leverage The Working Genius Assessment
INCREASE YOUR TEAM PRODUCTIVITY AND MORALE!
Develop productive and satisfied staff and faculty teams.
Empower your students to thrive in group assignments, campus leadership positions, interviews, internships, and their future careers.
The Career Leadership Collective has partnered with The Table Group to provide The Working Genius to higher education so that all students, staff, and faculty are more productive and satisfied in their lives and careers. The Consulting Team at The Career Leadership Collective is comprised of Certified Working Genius Facilitators.
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ABOUT WORKING GENIUS
Developed by Pat Lencioni, author of 5 Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage and founder of The Table Group, The 6 Types of Working Genius helps people discover their natural gifts and thrive in their work and lives. Working Genius identifies the six fundamental activities required for any type of work and provides a simple framework for how work gets done.
Working Genius is changing how people think about their work and teams and leading to more dignified, fulfilled, and successful work.
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WHAT ARE THE 6 GENIUSES?
The Genius of Wonder (W)
The natural gift of pondering the possibility of greater potential and opportunity in a given situation. People with this genius are constantly curious and on the lookout for what could be improved.
The Genius of Invention (I)
The natural gift of creating original and novel ideas and solutions. People who have it love to generate new ideas and solutions to problems and are comfortable coming up with something out of nothing.
The Genius of Discernment (D)
The natural gift of intuitively and instinctively evaluating ideas and situations. People with this type of genius have a natural ability when it comes to evaluating or assessing a given idea or situation and providing guidance.
The Genius of Galvanizing (G)
The natural gift of rallying, inspiring and organizing others to take action. People who have it enjoy bringing energy and movement to an idea or decision.
The Genius of Enablement (E)
The natural gift of providing encouragement and assistance for an idea or project. People with this type of genius are quick to respond to the needs of others by offering their cooperation and help with a project, program or effort.
The Genius of Tenacity (T)
The natural gift of pushing projects or tasks to completion to achieve results. People who have this genius push for required standards of excellence and live to see the impact of their work.
WHAT SETS WORKING GENIUS APART?
Working Genius is part personality assessment and part productivity tool for for individuals, leaders, and teams. It is the simplest and fastest way to discover your gifts and transform your working life. Working Genius supports development by providing insights in three areas:
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Individual self-awareness about fulfillment/exhaustion
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Leader awareness about how to get the best from every employee, every team
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Team awareness about what they can do to support and tap into one another to be successful; this can foster peer-to-peer development
MAXIMIZING WORKING GENIUS ON YOUR CAMPUS
FOR INDIVIDUALS
FOR PROFESSIONAL TEAMS
FOR STUDENTS
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WORKING GENIUS WORKSHOPS AND RETREATS
Elevate your team's potential with our transformative retreats and workshops designed to harness the power of the Working Genius model. Our unique virtual and in-person experiences can unlock unparalleled productivity, fulfillment, and success for your career center team. Join us to explore the six types of Working Genius and embark on a journey to a more self-aware, productive, and successful work life.
Maximize Your Higher Ed Team with a Working Genius Virtual Workshop
The primary goal of the Working Genius Virtual Workshop is to teach participants how to enhance productivity, morale, and team dynamics. Participants will learn about their individual geniuses and how to operate more effectively in a team environment. Teams and groups who participate together will engage in a team-mapping exercise to understand the impact of their geniuses in various stages of work such as special projects, committees, and regular meetings. The session will address ways to apply the principles of Working Genius beyond the immediate team, fostering a more engaged and collaborative work environment.
In-Person Retreat
Our in-person retreats are designed for higher education teams interested in maximizing team effectiveness and building a culture of collaboration and professional fulfillment.
Campuses can incorporate this content into an existing team retreat with The Collective or host a stand-alone Working Genius retreat.
These retreats offer a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and application of your teams' natural talents. Participants will explore effective change management strategies, understand their individual and collective geniuses, and learn how to maximize these strengths in a team environment.
Productivity and Collaboration
We will utilize the Working Genius to visualize how each team member's strengths contribute to the group's dynamics and success, setting the stage for more effective collaboration and project alignment.
Change Management
We will lead a session focused on communication strategies, strategic planning to avoid underutilizing talent and resources, and fostering a supportive environment.
Maximizing Your Geniuses
Teams will receive guidance on how to allocate tasks and responsibilities based on each member's natural gifts and geniuses, aiming to maximize efficiency, creativity, and overall team performance.
Our retreats aim to enhance productivity, self-awareness, and campus engagement by leveraging the Six Types of Working Genius, a model that identifies the fundamental activities required in any work setting.
Join us to unlock your team's potential and bring more energy and fulfillment into your work and life.