Strengths shouldn’t be something your team only talks about during a workshop; they should show up in daily work. For HR leaders, managers, and coaches supporting culture development, the challenge is finding simple, effective ways to keep strengths visible and actionable in the workplace. That’s where the Strengths Store comes in. From onboarding to development and team recognition, these tools are designed to support every stage of the employee journey. When strengths are visible and used daily, teams are more engaged, collaborative, and productive. In fact, employees who use their strengths every day are 6x more likely to be engaged at work.
Let’s walk through practical ways to use the tools to build a stronger culture.
First impressions matter, and placards make it easy to introduce new hires to your team’s strengths in a clear, engaging way. By displaying each person’s top themes visually, placards help new employees quickly understand the unique contributions of their coworkers. This accelerates relationship-building and creates a sense of belonging from the start. They also help foster psychological safety by showing new team members that their contributions are recognized and valued.
Beyond onboarding, placards serve as everyday reminders of what each team member brings to the table. Display them on desks, in shared spaces like break rooms or meeting areas, or even embed them into digital org charts for remote teams. This keeps strengths visible and top of mind, reinforcing a culture that values individuality, awareness, and collaboration.
Notepads are an easy way to keep your strengths visible and capture notes about your work. With your top strengths right on the page, you’re reminded of them as you write. You can jot down observations about how your strengths show up, ideas to follow up on, or anything you need to remember. They’re great for prepping one-on-one meetings, personal check-ins, or quarterly conversations, helping make those discussions more focused and useful.
Writing in your notepad regularly also makes it easier to spot patterns, track what’s happening day to day, and remember what matters. Over time, it’s a simple habit that encourages reflection, supports learning, and helps both personal growth and team performance.
Team Grids offer a big picture view of your team’s collective strengths. By mapping out who brings what to the table, these grids make it easier to spot collaboration opportunities, balance workloads, and ensure diverse talents are being used effectively. During one-on-ones or planning sessions, leaders can use the grid to guide conversations around team dynamics, clarify roles, and make more strategic decisions about project assignments. Pairing team members across domains can help fill natural gaps and spark stronger collaboration.
For more ways to use grids in planning, see our recent blog – link the blog here on how to spark better conversations with Team Grids. As teams grow and change, the grid remains a valuable reference point for aligning strengths with goals and working more cohesively.
Nametags and table tents help create an engaging experience, especially on workshop day or during team moments. Nametags give participants an easy way to connect names with strengths, setting the tone for open, strengths-based conversations from the start.
Table tents can be used beyond the workshop, in meetings or shared spaces, to keep strengths visible and recognize individual contributions. These simple, tangible tools reinforce a culture of visibility and regular recognition in daily work. They serve to remind people of each other’s talents.
Strengths tools don’t just support one moment. They help bring out the best in your team at every stage. From onboarding to ongoing development, tools like placards, notepads, team grids, nametags, and table tents help make strengths more visible, discussable, and applicable in daily work. They create consistent visibility, promote deeper collaboration, and help teams stay engaged long after the workshop ends. These small touches go a long way in reinforcing a culture of strengths-based recognition and connection. Whether you're building culture from day one or reigniting momentum, the right tools make it simple to keep strengths active and meaningful.