Understanding Differences for Better Team Performance
Part II: Personality Differences
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Objectives
Research has shown that diverse teams are more effective, creative, and productive than homogenous teams. However, to obtain the best results, diverse team members need to understand and respect each others' differences and identify unifying bonds that enable the team to progress toward its goals. BLI offers two three-hour workshops on this topic, designed to help all staff explore ways to enhance team interactions and results. The two sessions are independent; participants can attend one or both workshops, in any sequence.
Part II focuses on personality styles. In this session, you will:
- Examine how diverse personality styles affect communication at work
- Learn tools and techniques for interacting and responding to style differences
- Analyze style differences on your own team and determine ways to create team identity, resolve conflicts and build appreciation for diversity
Participants
All scientific and operations staff members are welcome to attend this workshop, including both supervisors and employees.
Course summary
What personality style differences do you notice on your work team? How can your team take advantage of its diversity to enhance results? This workshop will introduce you to a variety of tools to enhance communication among diverse team members.
Course activities include:
- Taking a survey to assess your personality style
- Working through case studies to identify solutions to common stylistic communication issues
- Creating an action plan for your team
Go here for information on Part I of this workshop, which focuses on cultural differences.
More details
The instructor is Kathy Anttila, a Berkeley Lab Learning Institute staff member and workshop co-developer.
