By Liz Reyer, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Q I provide analytical support to another team in my company. They're good people, but we don't communicate very well. For example, once we've made a decision, they'll just keep discussing it, while I'm ready to move on to the next issue. How can we get on the same wavelength?
A: Develop your understanding of different communication styles to enhance your relationship with this group.
Start by analyzing your issues with this team, reflecting back on recent meetings to recall when you became impatient or frustrated. Apart from dwelling on points that have been resolved, are there other points on which your styles differ? For example, you may be a big-picture thinker, while they need more detail.
Then look at your past management of these dynamics. Despite your best efforts, you may be showing your ...