Maximize productivity using the proven Working Genius framework.
Discover how to maximize individual and team productivity using Patrick Lencioni’s proven Working Genius framework. The Working Genius assessment and training program offers a practical, accessible approach for professionals to understand their strengths and frustrations at work. By discovering their two primary Geniuses, individuals can align their roles with tasks that energize them, reduce burnout, and boost overall productivity. This clarity not only alleviates guilt but also guides career decisions, leading to greater fulfillment and performance.
Participants receive a personalized report detailing their Geniuses, along with insights into their competencies and frustrations. Visuals often accompany the results to facilitate understanding. A Certified Facilitator guides attendees through interpreting these insights, helping them connect their Geniuses to their current roles and identify areas of misalignment.
The training emphasizes aligning tasks with individuals’ Geniuses, reducing time spent in frustration zones, and fostering empathy within teams by understanding each other’s strengths and challenges. It also covers strategies for structuring meetings—such as brainstorming, decision-making, or status reviews—to leverage the right Geniuses at the right times for maximum effectiveness.
What you will learn:
- Understand the six types of working genius and their impact on team dynamics
- Identify personal working geniuses and areas for development
- Improve collaboration using practical tools based on the model
- Enhance team communication and effectiveness
- Apply the framework to real-world projects and initiatives
The six types of Working Genius are:
1. Wonder:
The ability to ponder big questions, identify opportunities, and reflect on potential improvements.
2. Invention:
Generating original ideas and creative solutions. Individuals with this genius thrive in brainstorming and developing novel approaches.
3. Discernment:
Evaluating ideas intuitively and instinctively, using judgment to assess their viability and quality.
4. Galvanizing:
Rallying and inspiring others to take action, mobilizing teams around ideas or projects.
5. Enablement:
Providing support, encouragement, and assistance to help ideas come to fruition.
6. Tenacity:
Pushing projects to completion, ensuring tasks are finished with attention to detail and high standards.
Each person has:
Two Working Geniuses:
Naturally gifted, energized, and most productive areas.Two Working Competencies:
Capable of performing these tasks adequately, but they may not be fulfilling.Two Working Frustrations:
Tasks that drain energy, cause burnout, or feel unfulfilling if done too much.
The assessment helps individuals understand their strengths and challenges, providing clear insight into how they contribute best at work.
Overview of the Working Genius Assessment:
A quick, 10-minute online tool with 42 questions that identifies your natural strengths across six types of “working geniuses.” These represent key stages of work, from ideation to execution, helping individuals and teams improve productivity and job satisfaction. Developed from Lencioni’s insights into team dynamics, the model offers a practical framework for growth.
Who should attend?
This training is ideal for team leaders, managers, HR professionals, freelancers, and any team member seeking to improve collaboration and boost productivity.
Participants often share transformative experiences—some find that the assessment helps them let go of guilt over difficult tasks, while others gain clarity about their roles, sometimes even leading to a career shift. This program offers valuable insights for anyone looking to understand themselves and their team better.
Customize This Course for Your Team!
Working Genius for Teams
Investing in the Working Genius framework helps your organization unlock its full potential. By understanding each team member’s natural strengths and frustrations, you can foster a more collaborative, engaged, and productive work environment. This leads to better decision-making, more focused meetings, higher morale, and reduced burnout—ultimately driving your organization’s success.
For example, a business owner used the assessment to hire employees whose Geniuses complemented the existing team, resulting in improved performance and morale.
Ready to transform your team? Contact us today to customize this training for your organization and start maximizing your team’s effectiveness! Contact us at ipex@davenport.edu or 616-233-2589