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(FINAL ANSWER) DDHA 8011 Module 1 Discussion 1: Assessing Your Strengths

DDHA 8011 Module 1 Discussion 1: Assessing Your Strengths

Consider the following scenario:

You have made it to the final round of interviews for your dream job. A panel of administrators has convened in a long conference room with plush desk chairs and an amazing view of the city. You are brought into the room and shake hands with each administrator, introducing yourself briefly. One of the panelists offers you a cup of coffee, and the group begins chatting with you informally. You feel very at-ease with this group of professionals and are eager to join the team. The main interviewer quiets the group and indicates that she would like to begin the formal interview. She leans forward, smiles, and says to you: “Tell us about your strengths and weaknesses.”

You may have considerable practice with this interview question, either as an interviewer or interviewee. There are numerous websites that offer insight as to the best way to respond to this question and just as many websites encouraging interviewers to remove this question from their repertoire. Marilyn vos Savant once offered the following wisdom to the parents of a 14-year-old boy who struggled with math: “If I were you, I’d forget about the math and concentrate on what your son can do well. Success is achieved by development of our strengths, not by elimination of our weaknesses” (Savant, 2014). Understanding strengths provides professionals an opportunity to clarify their goals, proactively identify how to spend their time and effort, and may help to enhance the ability to work with others (Shaff & Hoyt, 2017).

As part of this Discussion, you will complete Gallup’s StrengthsFinder assessment. The StrengthsFinder assessment will help to identify your personal strengths, which have been shown to improve motivation, engagement, and academic self-confidence. Through this assessment, you will discover your top five themes, which you can reflect upon and use to leverage your talents for optimal success. After you take the assessment, you will apply the results to your potential future profession and to your doctoral study. You will also describe how you already use the strengths in your professional life.

References

Shaff, C., & Hoyt, E. (2017). The CliftonStrengths: Focusing on strengths as a predictor of success. Career Planning & Adult Development Journal, 33(4), 75–82.

vos Savant, M. (2014, October 31). Developing your strengths. Parade. https://parade.com/350733/marilynvossavant/developing-your-strengths-2/

To prepare for this Discussion:

Take the StrengthsFinder Assessment. This will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete.

  • To take the assessment, visit:

Rath, T. (2007). StrengthsFinder 2.0 – with access code. Gallup.

  • Purchase the access code from the Walden bookstore. Then follow the instructions in the document “How to Access the StrengthsFinder 2.0.”
  • Using the guidance resources found on the website for the StrengthsFinder Assignment, follow the instructions for setting up an account. If the link does not work, please copy and paste the link into your web browser.
  • For assistance in logging in to the StrengthsFinder, access the following:
  • Once you have completed your assessment, you will receive your “Top 5 Signature Themes of Talent” on your screen.
  • Click on the Download button below Signature Theme Report, and then print and save the report for use in the Assignment.
  • Click on the Apply tab to review action items.

By Thursday of Week 1

Post a comprehensive response to the following:

  • Explain the results and your reaction to the results. Discuss any results that you found surprising or disappointing.
  • Discuss whether you already maximize these strengths. If yes, how do you do so, and, if no, how you might do so.
  • Predict how the results will help you in your doctoral program.
  • Explain how you can use the results in your future role as a healthcare administrator.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

Note: When preparing a Discussion response, be sure to respond to each of the prompts that are provided in a scholarly voice. It may be helpful to “mirror” the instructions. For example, use each bullet in the Discussion prompt to formulate a topic sentence for that paragraph. Doing so will help to ensure that you answer all parts of the Discussion prompt.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your peers’ postings. Begin by clicking on the “To Participate in this Discussion” link below which will navigate you to the Discussion Board, then select “Create Thread” to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, so you may wish to draft out in an editor first (e.g. Word). Blank posts will result in a grade reduction. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit! 

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

By Sunday of Week 1

Respond to at least two peers. Provide a substantive reply to your peers in one or more of the following ways:

  • Share your insight from having read your peers’ posts.
  • Expand upon how your peer might maximize their strengths.

Be sure to review the responses to your initial post and follow up on your responses to your peers’ post.

SOLUTION DDHA 8011 Module 1 Discussion 1: Assessing Your Strengths

Hello Class,

Explain the results and your reaction to the results. Discuss any results that you found surprising or disappointing.

I am pleased with my Clifton Strengths results, particularly with strengths in Intellection, Achiever, Learner, Connectedness, and Relator (Rath, 2007). These strengths resonate with my academic journey and professional aspirations in healthcare. I find it interesting that my investigative mind and love for reading align with my Intellection strength, which I believe aids in my critical thinking and research skills. However, I am surprised by the depth of my Connectedness and Relator strengths. It is so interesting to realize I have the ability to build meaningful relationships and see the interconnectedness of various aspects of my life…

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