Knowing yourself and sharing this information can help you and your team.
         When do you do your best work? It has been said that early risers get more done. However, if you can’t function before 10, you can still use your time wisely. Once you know when you function best, create a schedule that works for you and stick to it. Schedule hard tasks when you have the most energy. Do things that give you energy during your “slow times.”
         Are you a visual or an auditory person? Lists and spreadsheets help visual people stay organized. Auditory people tend to glaze over when there are too many charts and graphs. If you are auditory, ask people to give you a brief oral summary. If you are visual, ask for the summary in writing.
         Do you prefer electronic communication or in-person conversations? Email is a great tool but you lose tone of voice and body language so often messages get misinterpreted. Consider holding a meeting periodically to share complex information. You’ll avoid writing numerous emails answering the same questions for each person.
         If you tend to visit an employee’s workspace rather than sending email or texts, you reap the benefits of one-on-one communication. However, that can lead to extraneous conversations that can waste your time and the time of others. Stay on track! Keep visits short and develop ways to excuse yourself, without insulting the other person.
         If you know your style, both you and the people you work with can be more productive and happy!
         (From Building Better Teams by Dr. Mimi Hull)