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Client Success Story
Transforming a Technology Team with The 6 Types of Working Genius
The Challenge: Misalignment and Burnout
A technology department team was struggling. Despite being a group of highly skilled individuals, they felt misaligned and overworked. Projects weren’t moving forward as they should, and team members were burned out. The manager had a knack for coming up with great ideas, but the team wasn’t executing them effectively. It was clear something needed to change.
The Discovery: Uncovering the Geniuses
When the team brought in Desiree Cisneros to conduct a session using The 6 Types of Working Genius, everything shifted. Through the assessment, they quickly discovered that the manager’s geniuses were in Ideation, while the rest of the team excelled in Implementation. There was one standout team member whose geniuses were in Discernment and Galvanizing, but she was weighed down with extra tasks, preventing her from thriving in her zone of genius.
The Transformation: Aligning Roles to Strengths
Working with Desiree, the team completely restructured their workflow. They removed the additional responsibilities from the team member with Discernment and Galvanizing, allowing her to work directly with the manager to refine ideas and rally the team around them. The rest of the team, whose strengths were in execution, could now focus on what they did best.
The Results: Unlocking Potential
"Desiree’s session was eye-opening. She helped us see where each person’s genius lay and how to align our roles. The impact was immediate – the team felt energized, engaged, and far more productive. The one team member we realigned became crucial in helping me refine ideas and mobilize the rest of the team. It truly unlocked our potential, and I can’t recommend Desiree’s expertise enough."
With their roles now aligned to their strengths, the team saw:
- Increased engagement and productivity
- Reduced burnout by allowing people to focus on their genius
- Improved collaboration with clear roles based on strengths
- A more cohesive team, where everyone felt empowered to contribute
This team went from feeling burned out and misaligned to performing at their best – and it all started with unlocking their Working Genius.
Client Testimonial
"Working with Desiree Cisneros was a game-changer for our Employee Resource Group (ERG) leadership teams. Our cross-functional teams are tasked with executing DEI strategy but balancing that with their full-time roles has always been a challenge. Desiree introduced us to The 6 Types of Working Genius, and the impact has been incredible.
Once our ERG leaders understood their areas of genius – what gives them energy, joy, and where they naturally excel – they were eager to realign their volunteer roles. This shift made their work more enjoyable and, most importantly, more effective.
Desiree walked nine separate leadership teams through their individual sessions, and the results speak for themselves. We’ve seen higher engagement, more strategic execution, and a renewed sense of purpose among our ERG leaders. These sessions have truly transformed how our teams collaborate and contribute to our DEI goals. I can’t recommend Desiree highly enough for organizations looking to elevate their team’s effectiveness and morale."
– Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Large Multinational Organization
