A Gallup study of performance management in hospitals said:

• “Don’t assume that employees know their strengths or the strengths of their co-workers.
• “Discuss ways to apply strengths in a team setting to achieve shared performance objectives.
• “Help employees — individually and collectively in teams — align their talents to meet role expectations.
• “Incorporate strengths into performance conversations and reviews, and help employees set goals based on their strengths.
• “Consider formal strengths-based management training for managers.”