Objective: Our ASX-listed property REIT client has a strong growth trajectory and its development and acquisition function plays a crucial role in expanding and strengthening its market-leading position. The goal was to create a stronger, more unified team with a clear sense of purpose.

Approach: Catalyst Strategy partnered with the functional leadership team to tailor and deliver our Strengths Unlocked program, designed to enhance team cohesion by leveraging individual and collective strengths. Grounded in Gallup’s CliftonStrengths framework, the program provided a structured, research-backed approach to uncovering and applying each team member’s unique talents. By focusing on what individuals naturally do best, it fostered an environment of self-awareness, trust, and alignment.

The program included individual CliftonStrengths assessments, one-on-one coaching sessions to help leaders interpret and apply their strengths, and a full-day team strengths workshop that built a shared language around strengths and gave the team an opportunity to align on its purpose. To ensure this wasn’t just a once-off flash in the pan, we embedded follow up activities, coaching, and individual ‘strengths unlocked plans’ with strengths-oriented goals.

Positive Impact: The program resulted in a noticeable shift in team dynamics, with increased trust, alignment, and engagement. Leaders developed a deeper understanding of the value each team member brings and what they need to perform at their best. This clarity enabled better decision-making and role alignment, strengthening the team’s ability to navigate increased workload and complexity while maintaining their fast pace.

Beyond the immediate gains, the structured follow-up activities ensured that strengths-based principles were embedded into daily operations, rather than fading over time. Leaders reported greater confidence in leveraging their own strengths and those of their colleagues, creating a more cohesive, focused, and high-performing team. With a sustainable framework for ongoing development, the team is now driving the company’s ambitious growth strategy with clarity and impact.

If you’d like to build trust, align your team, and unlock performance, let’s explore how Catalyst Strategy can help.