The first question you need to ask is “What is the impact of this non-strength/weaker area on my performance?” If there is little or no impact on your current work or future aspirations, then you probably shouldn’t invest too much time trying to develop in this area. However, if there is a negative impact on your performance or potential as result of this area, or if there is the risk of such impact, you should consider ways to make your non-strength/weaker area less relevant by mitigating or improving it. Possible approaches include:
Using other strengths, you have to compensate the effect of the weaker area. For example, someone with low Common Sense might use their Leading or Collaboration strength to bring in others who have Common Sense during problem- solving tasks.
Finding someone else in the team or organization who can compensate for your weaker areas to partner with you to perform the work.
Being more intentional about learning and putting in place daily habits that don’t come naturally to you. We call this “Going to the gym when you really don’t want to”.
Using support mechanisms (including technology) as a substitute for the lack of a strength in a particular area. For example, someone who is low on ‘Efficiency’ might use an online diary application to ensure they assume a more methodical approach to managing their time and tasks in future.
Finding a new role which enables you to play to your strengths more of the time.