(This 7-part article series was written by David, our trainer at Kingmaker & StrengthsTransform.)

Another major concern is that CliftonStrengths is not accurate. Some would go so far to say that it is not backed with legitimate research. I understand the skepticism, as there are many profiling tools that overpromise (real and trustworthy results) yet underdeliver (based on pseudo-psychology). In such cases, such tools are almost merely as good as horoscope or tarot reading. 

However, applying such skepticism to CliftonStrengths is not well-founded. I’ll address the three main concerns.

(This 7-part article series was written by David, our trainer at Kingmaker & StrengthsTransform.)

Another notable consideration is the significant learning curve associated with CliftonStrengths. To me however, this is warranted. If your goal is to quickly learn and use the results from a profiling assessment, perhaps CliftonStrengths is not the ideal choice. Just like learning a new language altogether, you need time to learn deeply and continuous exposure and use, in order to truly appreciate and effectively apply it.

(This 7-part article series was written by David, our trainer at Kingmaker & StrengthsTransform.)

Why pay SGD90 for a CliftonStrengths Full34 profile when I can do other free profiling assessments elsewhere? 

Before we seek to answer this, we need to take a step back and ask a fundamental economics question: 

“Is there such a thing as a product that is too expensive?”

(This 7-part article series was written by David, our trainer at Kingmaker & StrengthsTransform.)

Among all the reasons laid out, I consider this to be the most compelling. It is undeniable that other profiling tools possess their unique strengths and advantages (e.g., ease of understanding, price-points, usability….) and I do not want to claim that CliftonStrengths comes out on top, without first addressing the 5 other reasons. 

(This 7-part article series was written by David, our trainer at Kingmaker & StrengthsTransform.)

“There are other profiling tools available in the market that can help determine what our strengths and weaknesses are. Why must it be CliftonStrengths?”

Join me as I seek to uncover 6 possible and complex reasons why the CliftonStrengths tool does not immediately come to everybody’s mind.

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(This article was written by David, our trainer at Kingmaker & StrengthsTransform! His CliftonStrengths talent themes of Intellection, Belief, Restorative, Connectedness, Input makes him a person who enjoys having deep conversations with people and one who is capable of coming up with solutions to complex problems. This article documents his journey on applying CliftonStrengths in his life.)