Overcoming the Challenges of Diversity
Running head: OVERCOMING CHALLENGES OF DIVERSITY
Overcoming Challenges of Diversity
The forming of a high-performance and cohesive team is a delicate process that when done properly can reap great results. According to the text Tools for Teams, “effective teams go through three basic phases: formation, development, and renewal.”(Thompson, Aranda &, Robbins, 2000, p. 56) Each phase can prevent great challenges for each individual member of the team. It is an even greater challenge when team members are very diverse due to different personality traits, and differences in skills and abilities, as well as values and attitudes. Adding extra burden is strain brought on by geographical differences. These very challenges can be used as assets, and help create a very successful team. Let us see how this can be done.
Personality Traits
An individual’s personality can tell you many things about that person. Someone who is very ambitious could be very goal-oriented. Someone who is introverted may have a difficult time relating to others. One of the things that make everyone unique is the fact that we all manifest different personality traits. Understanding the differences in personalities is pivotal to the success of a high-performing team.
There are many different types of Personality Traits that we must all try to understand in order to have a healthy working environment. Employers have to be very careful when dealing with a personality trait that will not help the working environment grow. I believe that we most all try reading into other people’s personality traits and understanding their behavior in order to have a healthy and professional working environment.
We all face constant pressure outside of our team setting that could affect how we interact with our teammates. It is important not to trivialize anyone’s feelings as it could result in a flare-up. Constant personality clashes can jeopardize teamwork, and erupt into a major conflict. It is
Overcoming Challenges of Diversity
The forming of a high-performance and cohesive team is a delicate process that when done properly can reap great results. According to the text Tools for Teams, “effective teams go through three basic phases: formation, development, and renewal.”(Thompson, Aranda &, Robbins, 2000, p. 56) Each phase can prevent great challenges for each individual member of the team. It is an even greater challenge when team members are very diverse due to different personality traits, and differences in skills and abilities, as well as values and attitudes. Adding extra burden is strain brought on by geographical differences. These very challenges can be used as assets, and help create a very successful team. Let us see how this can be done.
Personality Traits
An individual’s personality can tell you many things about that person. Someone who is very ambitious could be very goal-oriented. Someone who is introverted may have a difficult time relating to others. One of the things that make everyone unique is the fact that we all manifest different personality traits. Understanding the differences in personalities is pivotal to the success of a high-performing team.
There are many different types of Personality Traits that we must all try to understand in order to have a healthy working environment. Employers have to be very careful when dealing with a personality trait that will not help the working environment grow. I believe that we most all try reading into other people’s personality traits and understanding their behavior in order to have a healthy and professional working environment.
We all face constant pressure outside of our team setting that could affect how we interact with our teammates. It is important not to trivialize anyone’s feelings as it could result in a flare-up. Constant personality clashes can jeopardize teamwork, and erupt into a major conflict. It is