Leading a diverse team with conflicting priorities. Are you ready to balance competing demands effectively?

Something I have learnt recently is that our unconscious bias plays a role at how we embrace diversity. As a manager my advice would be to catch when this happens and think good. See being able to realize we have bias unconsciously will help us understand ourselves better and also enable us to manage a team justly which is very important.

A diversidade é um grande trunfo para qualquer equipe, trazendo diferentes perspectivas, habilidades e experiências. Reconheça e valorize as diferenças individuais, incentivando uma cultura de inclusão onde todos se sintam valorizados e respeitados. Isso não só promove um ambiente de trabalho positivo, mas também fomenta a inovação e a criatividade dentro da equipe.

Absolutely. Leading a diverse team with conflicting priorities is where effective leadership truly shines. My experience lies in leveraging those diverse perspectives to find common ground and solutions. By fostering open communication and prioritizing collaboration, we can transform competing demands into a synergy that drives results. Together, we'll identify the team's core objectives and use each member's strengths to create a strategic plan that tackles all priorities, ensuring everyone feels valued and their contributions are impactful.

Absolutely. Leading a diverse team with conflicting priorities is where effective leadership truly shines. My experience lies in fostering an environment where those varied perspectives become strengths, not roadblocks. By facilitating open communication, we can identify the core objectives behind each priority. This allows us to find creative solutions that leverage the team's strengths and deliver impactful results, all while fostering a culture of mutual respect and understanding. So, yes, I'm confident in my ability to navigate these complexities and ensure we achieve success together.

Estabelecer prioridades claras é crucial para equilibrar demandas concorrentes. Trabalhe com a equipe para identificar as tarefas mais críticas e alinhe-as com os objetivos organizacionais. Use métodos como o Eisenhower Matrix ou a Análise de Pareto para ajudar a definir o que é urgente e importante, garantindo que todos estejam focados nas atividades de maior impacto.

Conflicting priorities can particularly be an issue in a flat hierarchy companies, nonetheless we should overcome these conflict on move the ball forward. How do you prioritize? First acknowledge the many inputs, and then see which contributes more to the ultimate objective (could be short term or long term, depending on the matter) and that would be the order of the priorities. Sometime people would advice to also say 'No' and discard some inputs. What I like to do instead is saying 'No harm in trying, lets give it a go' and if the idea does not get brought up in couple of months I would discard it. Its not only about establishing goals, it is also about who is willing to drive the initiative to achieve the goal.

Uma comunicação clara e aberta é fundamental para liderar uma equipe diversificada. Certifique-se de que todos os membros da equipe compreendam as metas, expectativas e prazos. Promova um ambiente onde a comunicação bidirecional seja incentivada, permitindo que os membros da equipe expressem suas preocupações, ideias e feedback. Utilize reuniões regulares e ferramentas de comunicação digital para manter todos informados e alinhados.

When starting out, I saw members at tools where when I give something it gets done similar to that of a machine (Input and Output), this is bad! We have 8 hours in a day for work. Try to understand and utilize maximum 5 hours and if absolutely necessary go to 6 hour of team members time, anything more and you are not giving breathing space, this leads to burnout without them even realizing it. Even employees, be smart to not work for 8 hours. Again, this depends on the situation too. Lets say a deadline is close or you have to deliver a proposal ASAP, then go that extra mile. Delegate tasks in a group setting, this way everyone would know what's being done to move the needle forward and also pitch in to support where needed.

To avoid conflicts at work, focus on building good relationships. Remember, they are human too; they'd rather be napping or partying than work. Tap into this, build that relationship by relating to each other. Don't take work conflicts personally. The juice is not worth the squeeze. For me conflicts were: 1. Disagreements over ideas - I follow a 'no harm in trying' approach. If their idea doesn’t work, we switch to mine together. Treating business like an experiment can be effective, but consider the potential costs and risks. 2. Miscommunication or denial of delegated tasks, like when you assign something and someone claims they never got it. I keep a record of tasks and assign work in a group setting, often CC-ing others in emails.

Conflitos são inevitáveis em uma equipe diversificada, especialmente quando há prioridades conflitantes. Aborde os conflitos de maneira proativa e imparcial. Escute todas as partes envolvidas, compreenda suas perspectivas e trabalhe para encontrar soluções que satisfaçam as necessidades de todos. Utilize técnicas de mediação e negociação para resolver disputas de forma construtiva e manter a harmonia na equipe.