Working Styles and Team Behaviour
Collaboration
in the workplace is not always
easy. But, it can be very beneficial to bring diverse minds
together. Collaboration leads to greater productivity, creativity, growth,
and innovation. However, there are often many personality types and work styles
in every workplace. While
there are occasions when this diversity can cause miscommunication and
conflict, it often leads to decrease in creativity and inefficient solutions.
This article will discuss common work styles and show you how to fit into a
team or how to guide a team. You can learn more about different work
styles and discover your own approach to becoming a better collaborator and team
member. You'll be able to motivate your team members and help them achieve
their goals.
Why is it important?
The
work styles are the different ways people do their work. It's crucial to
be a leader and reflect on your work style so that your team can understand
it. Your team members will only be able to work together effectively and
produce the best results if they do.
You
can improve your interaction with colleagues who work in a different way than
you by becoming aware of your working style. Understanding how your
colleagues approach problems can help you to communicate with them in a more
positive way. You can also learn from your biases and habits how you
interact with your co-workers to improve your performance as an employee and
member of the team.
It
is important to know what you enjoy doing and how it helps you choose the right
career path. You can use your natural talents to excel at planning and
preparation to pursue the roles you love.
Types of Working Style
Before
you can identify the working styles of your colleagues, it is important to
first understand yourself. This will enable you to recognize and eliminate
any biases that you might have about your work, as well as help you assist your
team members.
1. Independent or
Logical
Doers
are independent or logical members of a team who need their own space to accomplish
great work. You prefer to tackle problems alone, so you don't like
micro-management and supervision. Problem framing is a skill that you have
mastered. You can analyze an obstacle to find a solution and then formulate
logical, well-thought-out solutions. These often lead to innovative and
visionary solutions that provide a lot of value. This lone-wolf approach
can make it difficult to work in a team. It is possible to feel distracted
by instructions and idea sharing. This can lead to a lack in planning and
communication.
2. Cooperative
The
cooperative worker is at the other end of the spectrum. You enjoy working
in a team and love to receive feedback. Instead of writing down your
thoughts in a notebook, it is more fun to communicate them verbally with the
group and help them develop. This is why cooperative team members are
great at communicating.
Individuals
who work cooperatively are often more successful than those who work
independently. You may not feel as creative without team interaction, and
ideas may not flow as naturally without collaboration.
3. Proximity
You
value your autonomy but don't want to compromise collaboration when you work in
proximity. It may be that you prefer to work on a task yourself and then
return to your team to receive feedback. This style allows for autonomy
and doesn't require them to be isolated from their team. This style is
also a great way to get help and socialize, making it one of the most flexible
work styles.
There
is not much that a team member can do with their proximity, but not all work
environments allow for this kind of interaction. A spreadsheet doesn't
usually have a "collaboration" stage, just like a team meeting does
not always allow for time to think and do nothing.
4. Supportive
Consider
the people who are most compassionate in your team. They are likely to
have supportive work styles. Team members who are supportive strive to
build strong relationships and increase team morale. You can be a great
mediator and peacemaker in times of conflict.
The
superpower of supportive team members is their emotional
sensitivity. You'll notice if someone in your team is having a rough day
or struggling to finish tasks. They can be trusted to spot an unspoken
issue that may feel like tension at the moment.
5. Detail-oriented
The
detail-oriented worker is the best choice if you are looking for someone who
can cross every "t" and dots every "i". These people
are also known as learners. They can read all the fine print and understand
everything. This style is for you if you are a strategic thinker and
data-oriented. You will be able to see the small details that can lead to
bigger problems down the line.
To
minimize risk, you can trust a detail-oriented member of your team to correct
errors before they reach the boss' desk. You value accuracy, especially in
grammar and wording. There's no room for error. It can be overwhelming to
focus on detail. Although there is no perfect solution, detail-oriented
workers are not satisfied with anything less than perfection. You can
quickly feel burnout and fatigue. This can also slow down a project's
progress.
6. Idea-oriented
The
idea-oriented work style is the opposite of detail-oriented. These
big-picture thinkers are able to facilitate large-scale changes. You can
put down the magnifying glasses and grab the telescope. Although
idea-oriented team members can inspire others to think outside of the box, they
don't have the ability to organize details. This is a highly unstructured
work environment that places the majority of the work on those who are more
proficient at planning.
It
can be difficult to determine which work style is right for you, as they are
often unconscious. We mentioned that not everyone will fit neatly into
each of these work styles. Others may combine several of these styles. Your
work style is largely determined by how you organize your day and deal with
conflict.
How can the Employees
Assistance Program help?
Each
employee has a different work style and it might get affected by personal
problems, low motivation, stress, workplace burnout and
workplace issues.
In an effort to cope with these problems, they may use more sick
days. These absences can have severe consequences for their work style and
overall productivity of the employee and the organisation.
An EAP, or workplace wellness program, at TalktoAngel Asia's leading mental health and wellbeing platform is designed to improve your employees' performance and help them solve personal problems. This program provides confidential, short-term support for a range of issues including legal, financial, and mental.
If you would like to learn more about how to improve working styles of employees and how to overcome absenteeism and
loss of morale and live mindfully, seeking consultation for EAP Counselling with the Best Clinical Psychologists or Best Psychiatrists will help you to understand your
emotions, thoughts, and behavior and enable you to understand better your
depression, and anxiety, stress, and healthy behavioral skills to overcome
alcohol abuse. You can also meet in the clinic with the best clinical psychologists & parenting coaches at Psychowellness
Center, a multi-location clinic at Janakpuri, Dwarka, VasantVihar, Gurgaon,
NOIDA, Faridabad, and Delhi NCR.
#psychologistdwarka, #lifecoach, #psychologistdelhi
#psychlogist #counselorsouthdelhi #alcoholabuse, #EAP, #Corporatewellness,
#style,
Contributed
By:- Dr (Prof) R K
Suri Clinical Psychologist & Wellness Coach & Utkarsh
Yadav
SHARE