strengthsinformed
Strengthsinformed is a term used to describe an approach to personal development and professional practice that emphasizes identifying, utilizing, and amplifying individual strengths. It is a philosophy and a set of practices that move away from a deficit-based model, which focuses on identifying and correcting weaknesses, towards a strengths-based model. This means recognizing that individuals possess unique talents, skills, and positive qualities, and that by focusing on these areas, greater growth, engagement, and success can be achieved.
The core principle of strengthsinformed practice is that by understanding and leveraging what someone is naturally
Tools and methodologies such as strengths assessments, such as the CliftonStrengths (formerly StrengthsFinder), are often employed