It’s certainly a pleasure to work with a variety of different types of personalities who exhibit different behaviours. Some people are described as a ‘pleasure to work’ with because they are so agreeable and don’t like to cause tension. In some cases, they are able to help ease any tension through their approach and can even be described the “glue” of the team. All of this could be driven by their motivation to avoid confrontation.
MEET OMAR!
Omar is approachable, friendly, a team player, loves to collaborate… and he loves environments free of tension. This means he doesn’t like confrontation. That’s certainly a positive sign, but it can also be a challenge.
OMAR AS A LEADER
What if Omar’s great reputation leads him into a position where he will be leading people. He will certainly be loved and bring the team together. However, when it comes to dealing with issues that involve some difficult conversations, it doesn’t mean he can’t manage confrontation, but he will need to devote some extra energy and persistence to get it done.
3 WAYS TO SUPPORT SOMEONE LIKE OMAR
If you manage or work with someone like Omar, here are three suggestions to help you to support this valuable member of your team:
- Be Nice! If you need to confront Omar, it doesn’t need to be an unpleasant discussion, even though it may be an unpleasant topic! Lighten the mood with a laugh to deflate tension, if possible.
- Keep It Simple. Stick to one topic, and be aware that they may deflect or change the topic to avoid the discomfort.
- Make it a win-win situation. Avoid personal criticism, keep it objective and consider a compromise, if appropriate.
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