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How can you improve your adaptability when working with colleagues who have different work styles?

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Working with colleagues who have different work styles can be challenging, but also rewarding. You can learn from each other, complement your strengths, and create a diverse and productive team. However, to achieve this, you need to be adaptable and flexible, especially in times of change and uncertainty. In this article, you will discover some tips on how to improve your adaptability when working with colleagues who have different work styles.

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1 Identify your own work style

Before you can adapt to others, you need to understand yourself. What are your preferences, habits, strengths, and weaknesses? How do you communicate, organize, prioritize, and solve problems? You can use various tools and assessments, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the DiSC model, or the Kolb Learning Style Inventory, to identify your work style and personality type. Knowing your work style can help you recognize your potential blind spots, biases, and areas for improvement.

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Understand and respect individual styles; Communicate openly about work preferences; Be flexible and willing to compromise; Develop empathy to understand diverse perspectives; Value individual strengths and promote complementarity; Set clear expectations for responsibilities and deadlines; Encourage collaboration and participation in training on diversity of work styles; Be open to constructive feedback for continuous adjustments; Foster an inclusive environment that values the diversity of work styles.

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Rajeev Sharma

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Adaptability is a skill that gets better with time. While working with colleagues who have different ways of working, it's important to understand their style. They might be having a clear plan or being more flexible. Talking openly and honestly is really important for success. Share how you work and listen to how they do things. Be open to learning from others. If someone's way of working seems good in certain situations, consider using some of their methods if it matches how you like to work. If there are disagreements because of different work styles, try to solve them by focusing on the issue rather than blaming someone's style. Working with different styles can make you better at lots of things and improve how well you can adapt.

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2 Respect and appreciate differences

One of the key aspects of adaptability is being open-minded and respectful of others' perspectives and approaches. Instead of judging or dismissing colleagues who have different work styles, try to appreciate their contributions and value their diversity. Recognize that there is no one right way to work, and that different work styles can complement each other and enhance the team's performance. For example, if you are a creative and spontaneous person, you can benefit from working with someone who is more analytical and structured, and vice versa.

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3 Communicate effectively

Communication is essential for any successful collaboration, especially when working with colleagues who have different work styles. You need to communicate clearly, respectfully, and constructively, and avoid assumptions, conflicts, and misunderstandings. You also need to adapt your communication style to suit your audience and situation. For example, if you are working with someone who is more detail-oriented and logical, you may need to provide more facts, data, and evidence to support your ideas. If you are working with someone who is more people-oriented and emotional, you may need to show more empathy, feedback, and appreciation.

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Effective communication is critical for a harmonious work environment. When thinking of communication, be sure to remember to promptly and respectfully communicate anything that could be affecting your workflow or your ability to do your tasks effectively. Be sure not to withhold information and then hold others responsible for not meeting your expectations.

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Speak clearly and to the point when you talk. Good communication is super important for a great team. Make sure to explain goals, what’s expected, and when things need to be done. Being honest helps trust grow and stops things from getting confusing. Remember, everyone talks a bit differently. Try to change how you talk to fit how each person likes to hear things when you can.

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4 Seek feedback and learn from others

Another way to improve your adaptability is to seek feedback and learn from others. You can ask your colleagues for their opinions, suggestions, and insights on how you can work better together. You can also observe and emulate their best practices, skills, and behaviors that you admire or want to develop. For example, if you want to improve your time management, you can learn from someone who is good at setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and avoiding distractions. If you want to improve your creativity, you can learn from someone who is good at brainstorming, experimenting, and innovating.

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Within a team with different work styles, of course there is going to be a clash when you’re coming up with ideas for specific projects.By asking for guidance and communicating effectively why you think the way you do, you allow your team to be able to communicate the same way with you. This way, you create a safe space and slowly build a healthy professional relationship by meeting in the middle. The end result can be achieving milestones for your workplace.

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5 Be flexible and willing to compromise

Finally, to be adaptable, you need to be flexible and willing to compromise. You need to accept that sometimes you may have to adjust your work style, expectations, and goals to accommodate others' needs, preferences, and situations. You also need to be ready to cope with changes, challenges, and uncertainties that may arise in your work environment. You can do this by being proactive, positive, and resilient, and by seeking opportunities for growth and improvement. For example, if you have to work remotely with colleagues who have different work styles, you can use technology, online tools, and regular check-ins to stay connected, aligned, and productive.

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Rajeev Sharma

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Being flexible and willing to compromise with colleagues who work differently needs patience, good communication, and a desire to find middle ground. Listen carefully to understand why they work the way they do. This helps find similarities and places where both can agree. Remember, everyone has their own strengths and ways they like to work. Respect their style, even if it's different from yours. Focus on what the team wants to achieve together. It's better to think about the team goals rather than what each person prefers. When everyone wants the same end result, it's easier to find a compromise on how to get there

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