In Character Strengths-Based organizations, the more individuals on a leadership team who share particular character strengths, the more likely those particular character strengths will influence the culture of the leadership team. These character strengths referred to as the leadership team’s “Character Strengths Culture,” will affect the tone and feel of the leadership team and will suggest action tendencies. It will influence which character strengths are most encouraged and therefore what kinds of behavior the leadership team will tend to express with the most enthusiasm.
For instance, a leadership team in which a majority of members possess curiosity may be most energetic about exploring new ideas and possibilities, whereas one high in self-regulation and perseverance may be most enthusiastic about issues of implementation such as meeting deadlines and staying on budget. The character strengths that the leadership team members have in common can be an important source of cohesion as people with the same character strengths can have an affinity with one another. Yet, these character strengths similarities and overlaps can sometimes become areas of conflict when people with similar character strengths compete with one another for roles and assignments.
AlliancesHub International’s “Effective Leadership Teams” Coaching Program follows a practical roadmap through Executive/ Leadership Coaching interventions on a one-to-one or group level basis with defined milestones executed in a 6 to 12-Month period delivered by our team of Executive Advisors, who are experts in Change Management/ Strategy Consulting and Executive/ Leadership Coaching.
During the program, our Executive Advisors will evaluate the leadership team members’ character strengths to better understand the groups’ character strengths, areas for improvement, meeting dynamics, and overall functioning. Exploring the leadership team’s interplay of character strengths can help to create synergy, as well as a positive work environment.
The “VIA Pro Team” character strengths assessment will be used during this program. It will cover the leadership team character strengths culture, including character strengths without strong representation, aligning leadership team strengths with functions/ team roles, the leadership team members’ unique character strength contributions, character strengths of leadership, and perspectives on character strengths conflicts.
