Three Circle of the Strengths Revolution - Article Summary

Three Circle of the Strengths Revolution

David Cooperrider

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In this article, David Cooperrider, explains how ‘Positive Psychology’ is changing the way we interact and conduct business with people. Positive strengths interest people and there are several strength-based approaches which have been successfully introduced to managers to enhance their efficiency and leadership ability.

David, in this article, is taking these approaches to a whole new level. He has prepared this framework which has three circles of the strengths revolution.

Circle 1: The elevation of strengths

In this circle, David stresses on the importance of identifying strengths and opportunities. It is important for an organization to have their full focus on their goals and strengths; they are able to enhance them this way, which ultimately leads to success.

 If we improve our strengths, our weaknesses become less relevant. It is a handy skill, to find that one silver lining in the darkest of the clouds, to achieve success in both personal and professional life. Employees and people in general, excel when their strengths are amplified and their weaknesses fixed.

Circle 2: Become a multiplier of strengths, from elevation to configurations

The question arises, how to actually amplify strengths and fix weaknesses, the answer lies in this circle, which tells us how to create new macro combinations and configurations of strengths across systems. While engagement can keep strengths on high, disengagement can cause a drop in these strengths. Engaged employees are found to be more productive, profitable, innovative, collaborative, and growth-oriented.

Elevation, success and engagement are interconnected and reinforce each other in a never ending loop of positive feedback. It is important to think local but it is more important to think global. To go macro and not just micro. A broad minded enterprise is always better able to integrate their people and resources in a way which gives them maximum benefit. And not only this, it opens door to one more interesting facet of management.

Circle 3: Positive institutions bringing human strengths to society

Positive institutions are created to magnify highest human strengths and spreading them in the society. In this digital world we can spread the message of human strengths, stories, and solutions worldwide with the click of a button. The strengths-based change starts with a small shift that makes a huge impact

This circle focuses on the creation of a positive institution and this is where all the three circles overlap. It is all about creating a positive organization that enables amplification and refraction of human strengths. It is not only about vision, management and responsibilities; it is about combining them in an effective way. It involves bringing outside forces like customers, investors into the room and creates a sustainable value which will benefit business. Combining marketing strengths with global issues gives exceptional results. When the purpose is bigger than organization, success is guaranteed. 

To make an enterprise successful, we have to ask ourselves, are we harnessing our strengths? Are we being broad minded and thinking on a global level? Are we harnessing our strengths, and how we are doing it?

The three circles is an exciting opportunity for enterprises to gain a standing for themselves in current economic framework and achieve success.

Ruchika Verma 

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