Clashes in work styles within a team commonly arise from differences in priorities, perspectives or approaches to handling tasks. To bridge this gap and foster collaboration, it’s essential to focus on company’s shared goals and objectives rather than individual preferences. Emphasizing on task completion within deadlines will benefit the organization and ensure the team's success as a whole, rather than giving credit to any one individual. By setting differences aside respecting each other's strengths and allocating tasks based on those strengths collaborative environment can be created. It will enhance efficiency and productivity & also reduce workload pressure enabling the team to work tunefully toward common objectives.

My opinion: 1. Understand Work Styles: E.g. : In a product design team, one member focuses on creativity while another emphasizes practicality. 2.Promote Awareness: E.g. : Facilitate a session for explanations of working preferences and needs. 3. Align on Common Goals: E.g. : In the design team, emphasize the shared goal of delivering a product that is both innovative and functional. 4. Leverage Strengths: E.g. : Assign the creative member to ideation and the practical member to execution, for cross-feedback. 5. Facilitate Communication: E.g. : Use tools to visualize project progress, allowing to stay aligned. 6. Provide Mediation if Needed E.g. : Mediate a disagreement by framing it as a collaboration opportunity. Thierry FOUDA, PMP®

Work style differences feel challenging, but they’re often the foundation for innovation and growth. Start by fostering open communication encourage your team to share their preferences, strengths, and challenges, helps build understanding and allows team members to see how their differences complement one another. Implement tools like project management software to streamline workflows and create shared accountability. Assign roles based on individual strengths, aligning everyone toward common goal. Most importantly, build a culture of respect where diverse approaches r seen as strengths, not obstacles. By embracing differences and focusing on collaboration, you can turn clashes into opportunities for stronger teamwork and better results.

As the founder of Silicon Valley Executive Academy, I’ve seen that bridging a clash of work styles starts with understanding and respect. Begin by encouraging open dialogue where team members can share their approaches and preferences, creating mutual awareness. Identify shared goals and emphasize how diverse styles can complement each other to achieve better outcomes. Foster collaboration by finding common ground and implementing flexible workflows that allow everyone to contribute their strengths. By leading with empathy and adaptability, you can turn differences into a powerful asset for your team.