Your team's work styles clash, impacting motivation. How can you align them for success?

Lidiar con hábitos de trabajo contradictorios puede ser un desafío. Sin embargo, he encontrado que el verdadero cambio ocurre cuando dejamos de enfocarnos en "corregir" hábitos y, en su lugar, creamos una cultura que favorezca la alineación y la autonomía responsable. Algunas estrategias prácticas incluyen: *Co-crear acuerdos de trabajo que involucren al equipo y mejoren la claridad y el compromiso. *Fomentar el autoliderazgo para que cada miembro asuma su rol y se enfoque en el impacto colectivo. *Crear espacios de retroalimentación para reflexionar y ajustar lo que no está funcionando. La clave es alinear al equipo hacia un objetivo común.

There are several ways to assess the strengths or styles of all team members, such as buying the Strengthsfinder 2.0 book for each member and letting them read it and use the code in the book to do the assessment. I like this one more because it really focusses on the top strengths, which you can then leverage to make your team more effective.

Incentive os membros da equipe a refletirem sobre seus próprios estilos de trabalho e a compartilharem essas informa??es com o grupo. Facilite discuss?es onde os membros possam expressar suas preferências de trabalho e preocupa??es. Isso ajuda a construir compreens?o mútua. Promova uma cultura de feedback contínuo e construtivo, permitindo ajustes frequentes e melhorias nos processos de trabalho. Estabele?a metas claras e alinhadas com a vis?o e os objetivos da organiza??o. Isso proporciona um senso de propósito compartilhado. Reconhe?a e valorize as contribui??es individuais dentro do contexto dos objetivos da equipe, mostrando como cada estilo de trabalho contribui para o sucesso coletivo.

Propongo fomentar un espacio colaborativo donde se valoren las diferencias como oportunidades de aprendizaje mutuo. Deberíamos implementar talleres de cohesión que desarrollen empatía y habilidades de comunicación asertiva. Creo que la clave está en entender las motivaciones individuales y alinear los objetivos personales con los del equipo.

Communication Styles: Oral vs. Literate: like prefer to meet face to-face or via telephone calls while some of them like to connect via email, SMS or whats app like. Directive vs. Indirective: A direct communicator mostly to be frank sometimes, and indirect communicators have passive-aggressive sentiments. Pace of Work: Fast-Paced vs. Slow: Some people like multitasking jobs & like working on a single agenda at hand. Time-Management : Early Birds vs. Night Owls: when two people have different work schedules. Structured vs. Flexible: Some need rigid structures, while others will only deliver if you give them flexibility. Independent vs. Collaborative: a type of individual. Formal vs. Informal: communication style.

The strengthsfinder approach talks about everyone discovering their in unique talent DNA, which you could drill down to be their 5 top strengths ranked. I listed everyone's in a table and encouraged them to leverage each other's top strengths, without applying any pressure work quickly moved from some people that knew it was not their strength to others that did have it in their top 5.

Assegurar que cada membro da equipe saiba exatamente o que é esperado dele pode reduzir a sobreposi??o de tarefas e a confus?o. Isso ajuda a evitar mal-entendidos e conflitos de responsabilidade.

Effective and clear Communication: Clear Communication: Allow for a clear and honest platform between colleagues. Generally setting up the right expectations is the major work of the initial days when a new team member joins or new project starts. This provides a clear shape, meaning and purpose to contribute as a team despite having several differences among us.

Imagine everyone on your team running a race with different finish lines. Not very efficient, right? Setting clear expectations ensures everyone knows the goals, deadlines, and quality standards. Be upfront about what success looks like and how each person’s contributions fit into the bigger picture. With clarity, even the “big picture” dreamers and the “detailed planners” know where they stand. Clear expectations empower team members to apply their unique styles in a way that complements the team rather than conflicts with it. When everyone’s aligned, work styles can start to harmonize.

Entender e valorizar os diferentes estilos de trabalho. Alguns membros podem ser mais analíticos e detalhistas, enquanto outros podem ser mais criativos e intuitivos. Reconhecer essas diferen?as e encontrar maneiras de utilizá-las a favor da equipe é crucial.

Teamwork needs respect, especially when personalities clash. Encouraging respect means helping your team see the value in each other’s approaches. Maybe someone is super organized because they’ve been burned by last-minute tasks, or maybe someone thrives in chaos because it fuels their creativity. Use team meetings or one-on-ones to share insights and stories that help build empathy. When people understand each other’s motivations and methods, it minimizes judgment and boosts collaboration. Respect isn’t about agreeing; it’s about appreciating the diversity that makes your team stronger.

When we respect each other in a team despite having different varieties, qualities, specialities, expertise etc. We have been able to get a humble, positive and very healthy work culture that cultivates and motivates every team member to deliver their 100% or beyond. always consider the such an approach should always be driven by the higher management or always be cultivated and preserved in organisational values.

Ser flexível e aberto a adapta??es no estilo de gest?o para acomodar diferentes necessidades e preferências. Isso pode incluir ajustes nos horários de trabalho, métodos de comunica??o, ou a divis?o de tarefas de acordo com as for?as de cada membro da equipe.

Adaptability is the new secret of the formula of the remarkable journey of growth as an individual or as an organisation. creating the right mindset and culture within the team, the organisation should help all types of work styles clash to achieve their goals as well as growth.

Adaptability is a superpower in today’s work environment. Encourage team members to step outside their comfort zones, trying new methods and embracing a bit of the unexpected. Consider team-building exercises that make flexibility fun, like swapping roles or brainstorming in each other’s preferred style. Being adaptable doesn’t mean losing your style; it’s about blending it with others’ to create something even better. When everyone brings a touch of flexibility, the team becomes more resilient and ready to handle whatever comes their way.

Sometimes, all a team needs is the right toolkit to make things click. Project management software, communication tools, and shared resources can act as translators between different work styles. For instance, a task board can help the planners stay on top of deadlines, while a chat thread allows creative thinkers to throw out ideas. Provide tools that allow every member to work effectively in their style but also sync up seamlessly with others. It’s like a team playlist; everyone adds their favorite tunes, but it flows in harmony.

You mainly need to make sure that you do not penalize people for not working on their "weaknesses", as they contribute to the team goals mainly using their strengths, if all goes well. This might require changes to your evaluation and/or appraisal processes and tools.

Providing the right tools: This will guide them in the right direction and with a clear mindset to the individuals despite having several clashing work styles they will be on the same page, what has to be done? how needs to be performed? Also, the software, technology, SOPs, checklist and training modules align the people mindset in the organisations and input and output criteria set up the best alignment for each and every individual.

Celebrations are the glue that holds a team together, especially one with diverse styles. When the team achieves a milestone, celebrate it! Recognize each person’s contributions, even the quirks that got them there. By celebrating wins, big or small, you reinforce that every approach has a place and value in the team’s success. Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse for a team lunch or coffee run? Celebrating isn’t just about marking success; it’s about bonding, boosting morale, and building a culture that values every work style.

Envolver a equipe nas decis?es e nas solu??es dos problemas. Quando os membros da equipe sentem que suas vozes s?o ouvidas e valorizadas, eles s?o mais propensos a se comprometerem com o sucesso coletivo.