{"id":44535,"date":"2020-10-19T16:09:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T23:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=44535"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:23:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:23:29","slug":"collaboration-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/collaboration-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use these 4 collaboration styles to your advantage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Team projects can be a polarizing topic. Some people thrive on collaboration, while others prefer to work independently. Everyone has their own preferred style of working, ranging from \u201cI prefer to always work alone\u201d to \u201cI do my best work only with others.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/collaboration-in-the-workplace\/\">collaboration in the workplace<\/a><\/span> isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all scenario. It involves a mix of independent and interdependent tasks, providing opportunities for everyone to contribute in their own way.<\/p>\n<p>Many attribute these preferences to simply being introverted or extroverted, but that\u2019s a misconception. Good collaboration is about understanding your own work preferences and those of your team members, enabling transparent and collective progress towards a common goal. Even if one person takes the lead, everyone else brings their unique skills to the table.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>At RingCentral, we\u2019re dedicated to enhancing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/team-collaboration.html\">team collaboration<\/a> through our innovative tools designed for modern teams. We understand that working with others can sometimes be challenging, which is why we\u2019ve created a comprehensive guide to help you maximize the benefits of collaboration.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we\u2019ll cover:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#why\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why you should learn about your own collaboration style<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#two\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why collaboration is as important as ever in a time of coronavirus (and beyond)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#four\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 4 most common collaboration styles (including a short quiz to find out yours)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#ways\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways to facilitate remote versus in-person collaboration<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\">\ud83d\udd11 Spoiler alert: a powerful communication tool is one key to better collaboration. 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The<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first couple of times you get together, you sense that ideas aren\u2019t flowing that well, one person seems to dominate the question, and, worst of all, no takeaways are established.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamwork requires compromise, but how can you know what you should compromise on when you don\u2019t understand the importance of what things mean to others. For instance, quality might matter most to you, while your colleague is more interested in completing the project on time. Sometimes, there just doesn\u2019t seem to be a right answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooperation is also another requirement of collaboration, but how do you cooperate with others when you don\u2019t have a good idea of what their values are?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your collaboration style helps you to better:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Understand Personal Preferences:<\/strong> Often, we go along with how others operate, neglecting our own preferences. By identifying your collaboration style, you can engage in methods that align with your personal inclinations, rather than just conforming to existing practices.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><em>Example:<\/em> When your team gathers in a noisy lounge, you struggle to think clearly. Your optimal collaboration style involves working in quiet, focused spaces away from distractions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Enhance Communication:<\/strong> Recognizing the collaboration styles of your teammates allows you to tailor your communication effectively. This ensures your message resonates with individuals rather than addressing a generic audience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><em>Example:<\/em> If you understand problems through numbers while a teammate focuses on results, presenting your concerns from their perspective can help secure their support for your proposed changes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b>Manage conflict: <\/b><\/b>Even the most cohesive teams encounter disagreements. Awareness of each team member\u2019s collaboration style and concerns enables you to address issues constructively, ensuring everyone feels heard.\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><em>Example:<\/em> Noticing frustration after a usually reserved colleague\u2019s idea is overlooked, you follow up in your team chat to revisit and acknowledge their suggestion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"two\"><\/a>A note on <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/virtual-collaboration-how-to-improve-remote-work\/\">virtual collaboration<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They say that when it comes to communication, 7% comes from spoken words, 38% from tone of voice, and (a whopping!) 55% from body language.<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can probably imagine, there\u2019s a lot that goes unsaid when we\u2019re collaborating with folks across a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-meeting.html\">video meeting<\/a>. Without the context of the environment or the ability to note hand gestures or subtle facial expressions (ever been on a virtual call with 10 participants? Yeah, the faces get pretty small), we can feel lost when it comes to truly understanding one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a project with new peers without having initially met face-to-face can be testing when it comes to trust and relationship building. The loss of the handshake is also the loss of an opportunity to feel connected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why not only knowing your own but sharing each other\u2019s collaboration style can take a lot of the guesswork out of getting to know one another in a short amount of time. Instead of making assumptions about others\u2019 work habits, values, or motivations, you can compare the results of your Collaboration Work Styles Quiz below.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"four\"><\/a><br \/>\nThe 4 most common collaboration styles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to find out which style of collaborator you are? Take our short quiz to find out!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What do you care most about when working in a group setting?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting things done effectively without delay and seeing results right away<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having democracy in a team and keeping the group harmony\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring new possibilities in untapped opportunities and embracing creativity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention to detail to get things right and downtime to think independently<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>What sort of things are you most motivated by in a team environment?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winning, excelling past the competition, and achieving success<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooperating well and receiving sincere appreciation from others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novel experiences, interesting tasks, and positive social recognition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrating my expertise and gaining knowledge in my area of interest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>How do you handle conflict when it involves multiple people?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asserting my position and then letting the best idea win<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gathering everyone\u2019s point of view to find a compromise that accommodates as many people as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking outside opinions to get a fresh perspective on all the positions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking time to myself to process the situation and approach it with logic<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>When you approach discussions during team meetings, you tend to be:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct and decisive\u2014I say what\u2019s on my mind with no hesitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient and cooperate\u2014I let others go first and chime in when appropriate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lively and energetic\u2014I\u2019m enthusiastic and animated when it comes to sharing ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoughtful and systematic\u2014I make sure every contribution adds value to the conversation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>The project your team is working on keeps getting delayed, what\u2019s the one factor you refuse to compromise on?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results\u2014project milestones need to be hit on time and on budget going forward<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The people\u2014the relationships of those formed in the group takes precedence over the job itself<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideas\u2014goals are lofty but you intend to see them through without downgrading the vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The precision\u2014it doesn\u2019t matter how quick or how much is done, quality is everything<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready for your results? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you answered mostly 1s, you\u2019re a <strong>Director<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you answered mostly 2s, you\u2019re a <strong>Harmonizer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you answered mostly 3s, you\u2019re an <strong>Initiator<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you answered mostly 4s, you\u2019re an <strong>Analyst<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Director<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every group can benefit from a Director. You\u2019re often seen as the <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/leadership-employee-engagement\/\">leader and decision maker<\/a> and one who initiates discussions often (since you\u2019re more than comfortable with voicing your thoughts). Because you\u2019re motivated by tangible results and hitting milestones on time and on budget, you have a natural gift for taking charge and seeing responsibilities through. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Strengths in a team setting:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing order at the start of a project or during times of uncertainty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to be influential and motivating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delineating team roles and responsibilities and helping to structure the team\u2019s tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Environments you work best in:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast-paced\/agile (work happens quickly and continuously with minimal interruption in between)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structured (work is well-documented and scheduled)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficient (team is able to do more in less time)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Careful to watch out for:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overshadowing your peers with speaking on behalf or over others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dominating a conversation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having requests come across as demanding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Harmonizer\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re the people-person and the glue that keeps everyone together. You\u2019re known for building great relationships and facilitating team interactions with grace and humility. Because you\u2019re motivated by genuine cooperation, you go the extra mile to ensure everyone\u2019s opinions are heard. You\u2019re always available as a supportive resource for those who need an extra bit of help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strengths in a team setting:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to resolve conflict with patience and understanding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reguarly encourages and motivates others to achieve their potential<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High emotional intelligence to tap into what others are feeling even when they\u2019re not outwardly expressed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Environments you work best in:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calm (space where deliberation can happen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harmonious (team members demonstrate trust and respect through words and actions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friendly (relationships with teammates don\u2019t have to stop with work)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Careful to watch out for:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reluctance to say what\u2019s on your mind at the risk of offending others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overly accommodating to others\u2019 needs and wants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overly cautious of change and settling for status quo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Initiator<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You bring variety to the table and can easily see the bigger picture in whatever you do. Others know you for often coming up with great ideas and opening up the discussion so everyone can explore new territory together. Because you\u2019re motivated by novelty and new inventions, you\u2019re no stranger to thinking outside the box by constantly seeking external means for inspiration or creativity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strengths in a team setting:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a champion of change and making regular suggestions for team improvements\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contributes thought provoking discussion by offering fresh perspectives regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limits groupthink by playing devil&#8217;s advocate to agreeable ideas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Environments you work best in:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulating (positive encouragement to think differently)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freedom of expression (everyone can express themselves without judgement)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive and creative (failures are seen as opportunities for learning)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Careful to watch out for:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acting impulsively, such as by blurting out unfinished ideas during meetings or interrupting discussion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being disorganized when it comes to prioritizing tasks or hitting deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting things on the back burner for too long (you might pick up tasks easily, but make sure to follow through!)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Analyst<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You love to dive into a complex problem and pull it apart in every way until the answer\u2019s found. You\u2019re known for being extremely analytical and prefer to deal with work linearly, in sequential order\u2014finishing one thing before starting another. Because you\u2019re motivated by data and the accuracy of it, you are very process-oriented and prefer to take time to reflect on new ideas and thoughts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strengths in a team setting:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brings forth research driven information to better inform the team\u2019s decision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meticulous for getting down to the hard facts of a situation, rather than rely on guesswork or assumptions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observant of details that others may overlook<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Environments you work best in:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autonomous (plenty of downtime to focus independently)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine (meetings that happen the same day every week, tasks are made into habits, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet (ability to focus and hear one\u2019s thoughts easier)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Careful to watch out for:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overanalyzing a situation and losing time because of it; difficulty getting into action (analysis paralysis!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overcritical of yourself, but also of others\u2019 words and actions (especially if they fall out of your domain)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fearful of being wrong and ignoring any criticism as a result<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe\" id=\"new-rc-subscribe\"  style=\"background-image:url('\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ringcentral\/assets\/images\/temp\/subscribe.png')\">\n\t\t<button class=\"close js-popup-close\"><svg class=\"icon_close_mobile\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon_close_mobile\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__wrapper_text\">\n<h3 class=\"rc-subscribe__title h2\">Stay informed with RingCentral<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rc-subscribe__subtitle\">Subscribe to our emails for the latest blogs, events, and exclusive content on AI-powered communication solutions. 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Whatever the case, there are some <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/cloud-collaboration-software\/\">cloud collaboration tools<\/a> that could be real game-changers for your team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote collaboration styles: <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. <b style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Group channels:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Having one space where everyone can communicate, share files, and manage tasks makes a huge difference to the team\u2019s overall efficiency. For example, try to find versatile apps or <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/what-is-collaboration-software\/\">cloud collaboration software<\/a> that let you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> chat in real time over voice, video, or text, leave notes on shared files, as well as assign tasks directly\u2014in one place, as opposed to making you toggle between windows and tabs constantly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/10-must-try-collaboration-features-in-ringcentral\/\">RingCentral comes packed with collaboration features<\/a> for your team:<\/p>\n<div class=\"rc_custom_video\"><a class=\"rc_custom_video__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtu.be\/U_mx0j6-KRs\">\n\t\t            <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/U_mx0j6-KRs\/maxresdefault.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rc_custom_video__media\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/U_mx0j6-KRs\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t            <\/picture>\n\t\t        <\/a><br \/>\n\t\t        <button class=\"rc_custom_video__button\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><svg width=\"68\" height=\"48\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\"><path class=\"rc_custom_video__button-shape\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path><path class=\"rc_custom_video__button-icon\" d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t        <\/button>\n\t\t    <\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to mention, having options for how individuals can choose to connect allows everyone to be spoken to in their preferred ways. For instance, an Analyst might prefer an email with information laid out to refer back to, while a Harmonizer enjoys sending quick <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/instant-messaging-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">instant messages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to check in on how a colleague is doing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Video conferencing:<\/b> Make your virtual meetings even more effortless by using a conferencing software that supports screen share, like RingCentral does:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43675\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/screen-share-1024x658.png\" alt=\"screen sharing in RingCentral Video\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Without needing to pull up the right document and distribute it to teammates before (or worse\u2026 during) a meeting, you can get everyone on the same page by sharing what\u2019s on your screen with a single click.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral also lets you record video conferences for later viewing in case someone was unable to make it or you simply missed a point you want to circle back on (no one is immune to the occasional mind-wandering). Whatever you need, RingCentral can help with your <a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/virtual-collaboration-how-to-improve-remote-work\/\">video conferencing collaboration<\/a>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>3. Virtual annotations: <\/b>Brainstorming made easy through the use of visual aids. Without in-person restrictions of needing to speak one at a time, this style of collaboration invites multiple people to contribute thoughts in an open, visual space:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/glip.com\/screen-share\">With RingCentral\u2019s annotation tool<\/a>, you can mark up documents, slides, or other on-screen content (a great way to minimize unnecessary distributions during an epic monologue):<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-43075\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Annotations-1024x598.png\" alt=\"annotating notes in a class in RingCentral Video\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While that\u2019s happening, participants can also use the built-in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> chatbox <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feature to comment on each other\u2019s ideas without interrupting the flow of presentation (another great feature that Analysts or Harmonizers may gravitate towards).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Phone calls: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who understandably don\u2019t prefer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-call.html\">video calls<\/a> (like a Director who wants to expedite conversations), a phone call can be just as (or more) productive. And you guessed it, RingCentral comes with a phone service too\u2014and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/ca\/en\/solutions\/office\/call.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you don\u2019t have to be glued to your work desk to be on the phone either<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since all communications happen digitally under one app, you can flip calls to any device (step out to take a call on your mobile) with a single tap:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58059\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Article-image_RingEX_Desktop-Video-Transcription-4-persons.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-person collaboration styles:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Meetings:<\/strong> Meetings don&#8217;t always have to be confined to a conference room. Try varying your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/collaboration-in-the-workplace\/\">collaboration<\/a> styles by meeting in shared spaces like lounges, kitchen areas, or even over lunch. These informal settings can encourage team members to express different aspects of their personalities and bring fresh ideas to the table.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brainstorming Sessions:<\/strong> Long, drawn-out discussions can be draining and unproductive. Instead, adopt a structured brainstorming session as your collaboration style to boost creativity and efficiency. Use tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/us\/en\/blog\/ringcentral-whiteboard\/\">whiteboards<\/a> and allow collaborators to take turns visually presenting their ideas. Encourage interactive voting with sticky notes to quickly reach consensus on complex problems. Just remember to capture a photo of the whiteboard before you leave if it\u2019s not digital.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workshops:<\/strong> Inviting external participants can greatly enhance your team\u2019s perspective. Incorporate this collaboration style by bringing in guest speakers to share insights and lessons learned relevant to your projects. These sessions can inspire reflective thinking and introduce better ways to work together effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different collaboration styles mean different ways of working together<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as we would like to, we can\u2019t always build the teams that we want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directors might be naturally inclined to work with other Directors because of the familiarity of being similar. However, the most effective teams harness individual strengths to function in a much more multi-dimensional way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine having eight people on a team with similar collaboration and conflict management styles. While this might sound advantageous at first, in practice, the similar perspectives can actual hinder resolution. Imagine having the majority of people avoiding an issue, rather than finding a compromise for it&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realistically though, you also can\u2019t always guarantee that all four collaborative styles will be represented in a team. However, you can still ensure that their values and approaches are represented throughout the course of the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Director\u2019s point of view, make sure tasks are well clarified and decisions are made efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Harmonizer\u2019s point of view, make sure everyone is respectful of others\u2019 differences and approach conflicts with empathy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Initiator\u2019s point of view, make sure to seek external sources for inspiration and new approaches to stale processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Analyst\u2019s point of view, make sure to establish supporting data to key claims and don\u2019t let details fall through the cracks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget, there\u2019s value in diversity. But first, let\u2019s learn what your differences are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/sup> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">masterclass.com\/articles\/how-to-use-the-7-38-55-rule-to-negotiate-effectively<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Team projects can be a polarizing topic. Some people thrive on collaboration, while others prefer to work independently. Everyone has their own preferred style of working, ranging from \u201cI prefer to always work alone\u201d to \u201cI do my best work only with others.\u201d However, collaboration in the workplace isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all scenario. 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