What comes easily to them?

As they finish tasks and projects you have assigned to them, make sure to take notes on how they did. Be specific about the areas they executed well and the areas they struggled with. Reflecting upon past performance gives you great insight into future possibilities. I would also encourage you to test individuals’ abilities by letting them take on new roles. You never know what hidden strength or talent they may have buried within them just waiting to be unleashed.

We are naturally intuitive in the area of our strengths. When someone is able to learn a new skill quickly or accomplish assignments efficiently, it is usually a great indicator of their strengths. Find out what comes easily to others and make note of it. What do they accomplish faster than anyone else? What do they inherently know faster than others? This can be an “x factor” type of characteristic that people have in their strength zone. They just have that “gut feeling” that seems to guide them in their decision making.