7 Ways to be More Effective at Workplace

Marie Ang

It is rare that we can choose everyone we work with – our bosses, colleagues, team members and subordinates. Yet, it is hard to miss the diversity of personalities. Everyone seems to be driven by different issues, with varying energy and excitement levels. Some are brilliant in idea generation but loners, others are very good with people but not analytical. Then there are the thinkers who make lists, analyze every issue but can’t seem to move ahead.

While it is easy to notice the differences, the variety of individuals and their personalities involved can be perplexing.

The study of personalities can increase our self-awareness levels, our perception of the world and how we relate to others in group situations.

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Here are 7 specific benefits of studying personality profiles and becoming aware of one’s own profile:

1. Make a great first impression and a lasting impact

If we learn to adapt our style to the requirements of the job, we can make a great first impression and a lasting impact. We need to know expectations, personalities of people involved and act intelligently. It would be foolish to take things lightly when the expectation is to be serious and vice versa. By doing our homework, not only can we make a great first impression when meeting people but we can also work with them such that the whole association is productive.

2. Become a more effective team member

A team often has a diversity of personalities. Some are naturally people-oriented. Others are task-driven. Some simply don’t care. We can make a valuable contribution by becoming a team member who can share insights and help others move forward toward the common goal.

3. Influence people to your point of view

Effectiveness often requires convincing people to your point of view. This requires an understanding of other people’s needs, likes and styles. Knowledge of others’ personalties prevents us from getting sideways. We need to find the sweet spots that will help tell our story the most effective way.

Some people will like the human element and emotions, others facts and figures and some others action points. Blending an element of these personality styles will help us to become more powerful communicators.

4. Make your voice heard in meetings

A meeting is a situation that involves different personalities and viewpoints. It often depends on what the objective of the meeting is. Once again, keeping the team goal in mind, it is possible to contribute in a way that involves people and helps move towards the meeting agenda.

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5. Know when to lead and when to follow

Some people are natural leaders – taking charge, being decisive and pushing others. Others can be laidback and relaxed. There is a time to provide direction, build vision and lead others. At other times its more appropriate to listen, understand and execute actions. Both have value. Its as important to be a follower as it is to be a leader.

Gaining an insight into others personalities and one’s own can help to be both an effective leader and a follower.

6. Benefit from other people’s strengths

To be effective, its important to leverage other people’s gifts and talents. People are often uniquely talented. The quiet and laidback person can be very creative. The overactive person can have excellent person skills.

An important part of leveraging others’ skills is knowing oneself – both strengths and limitations. Being humble and respecting others skills can lead to spectacular results.

7. Partner with others for success

Sparks can fly at workplace when people with divergent personalities fail to see eye-to-eye. Some can be abrasive and seem insensitive. Others too indifferent. Some people seem to promise a lot but not deliver. Others painstakingly detailed and slow.

Learning about personalities provides a unique insight into others that can help to form lasting business partnerships and bring fantastic results in short and long term.

To obtain a detailed analysis of your own personality profile as well as to learn more about others and to increase your effectiveness levels, write to personalityprofiler@gmail.com