Coach Group and Team Exercises

Below you will find some examples of exercises and workshops for groups and teams, and ideas for additional exercises.

We differentiate between Groups and Teams:

  • In a Group workshop, participants may not know each other or even have anything in common.
  • In a Team workshop, participants know each other and work in a team - they could collaborate but have different roles within the team, or they could have the same role but work in parallel (for instance, a team of project managers).

Group exercises are suitable for both groups and teams - often focusing on the needs of the individual but working with others to explore and plan how to get more from talents.

Team exercises are geared towards helping participants collaborate more effectively, aligning their talents with the needs of the team.

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IDEAS FOR GROUP AND TEAM EXERCISES

  • GROUP AND TEAM EXERCISE IDEAS

    The following 18 exercises are designed as a starting point that you can adapt to your needs. Each one offers a way to help people engage with the CliftonStrengths® talent themes through the CS StrengthsDeck, whether that’s by sparking conversation, deepening self-awareness, or exploring how talents show up in groups and teams.

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EXAMPLE GROUP AND TEAM EXERCISES

  • GROUP EXERCISE 13: Strengths Spotlight

    Expand awareness of personal strengths by reflecting on energizing moments and mapping them to CliftonStrengths® talent themes. Participants choose one to apply intentionally in the week ahead.

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  • TEAM EXERCISE 9: Strengths Mosaic

    Help participants identify, understand, and appreciate the team’ talents while fostering collaboration and insight into how talents complement one another. Participants create a shared visual “mosaic” of their collective strengths and identify opportunities to balance, celebrate, or develop talents together.

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EXAMPLE GROUP AND TEAM WORKSHOPS

  • GROUP WORKSHOP: Strengths in Perspective - Exploring, Swapping, and Expanding Strengths

    Help participants deepen their understanding of their own and others’ talents by exploring how talents can be used in diverse ways, gaining new perspectives, and practising perspective-taking.




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  • TEAM WORKSHOP: The Strengths Connection - Mapping, Applying, and Amplifying Talents

    Help teams understand how their individual talents contribute to shared success through looking at a realistic team challenge.

    By the end of the session, participants have greater clarity on how to use their talents intentionally, appreciate others’ contributions, and take actionable steps to strengthen collaboration in their day-to-day work.

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