You're facing a team member who hogs the spotlight. How do you ensure everyone gets a chance to shine?

It is important to make sure that every voice is heard when efforts are same. You have to make sure that everyone opens up or included in a discussion or meeting. To make them feel valued, try communicating with them to help them know the importance of their efforts.

Some people are extroverts and achievers. There is nothing wrong with that. The problem is when it negatively impacts other team members. Here are a few approaches we can take: 1. Foster inclusive culture, by providing team members options to express. These could be as simple as emails, client presentations, internal presentations. 2. Including team building games, they help unnecessary assumed boundaries. 3. Feedback, be creative and share feedback with all. 4. Confidence - sometimes people have confidence issues, identify, mentor and coach them.

By calling out other members in the team to participate, repeatedly, till the limelighter understands that he or she is overbearing

Navigating difficult interactions with coworkers or clients requires patience and the ability to listen actively. By mastering effective communication, you can turn challenges into opportunities for growth and collaboration.

To prevent any single person from overshadowing others is to recognise every effort with rotation, which can be a mental booster for every single person to share their opinions and ideas.

While rotating roles could be one of the strategies, it's not foolproof. It may impact the business negatively as well, losing expertise and may create bigger issues. Having said that, it can be used as a role play and can help in empathy which can in turn help build the team.

This is an excellent way to distribute effort as well as acknowledgement towards every team member. This also fosters more understanding within the team, because all of them would have a certain perspective about each role

When dealing with a team member who hogs the spotlight, I address it privately. I explain how their actions affect the team, providing specific examples. I emphasize the need for a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute and suggest ways they can still add value without overshadowing others. By keeping the conversation positive and focused on the team's success, I help them understand the importance of balanced participation, ensuring that everyone gets a chance to showcase their talent.

It is important to approach the spotlight - hogging member personally to make him aware of his inappropriate behaviour, which can affect the group from opening up. He should be able to understand and find out ways to make others shine as well. And this should be a polite conversation of how a team can benefit from the right way of participation.

Acknowledging and celebrating milestones and achievements is a must in a team. There is an innate need in every human being to be approved, acknowledged for their efforts. With that fulfilled, there will be more contributions from everyone in the team

When different individuals are recognised, individuals are less likely to dominate the spotlight and this creates an environment where everyone can share the spotlight by appreciating each other's strengths with a sense of teamwork. This kind of acknowledgement can create a harmonious environment diminishing the need for excessive validation.