The Art of Collaboration: Tips for Working With Different Personality Types

Introduction

Great teams aren't made of similar people; they are made of diverse people who know how to use their differences.

Collaboration Cheatsheet

Working with Introverts

• Send agendas in advance so they can prepare.
• Don't demand instant brainstorming; give them time to process.
• Use async communication (Slack/Email) for deep discussions.

Working with Extraverts

• Talk it out. They think by speaking.
• Give them the floor to express ideas, but rein them in if they dominate.
• Keep the energy high.

Working with Judgers (Planners)

• Respect the schedule. Be on time.
• Decide and move on. Don't reopen closed decisions without good reason.

Working with Perceivers (Adapters)

• Focus on the outcome, not the method. Let them work in bursts.
• Be open to last-minute improvements.