Explore the challenges of working out of order and the importance of self-awareness and communication. Learn how each genius can still be an asset in every stage of the work process. Discover the significance of vulnerability and trust in building a strong team dynamic. Gain insights into the certification program for learning how to leverage working genius.
Each type of working genius can contribute at various stages, even if it seems out of order, by allowing others to provide input and discernment later to enhance the overall outcome.
Understanding the context of each work phase is crucial for effective collaboration, as everyone, regardless of their primary working genius, can still contribute valuable insights within the appropriate context, benefiting from diverse thinking and enhancing decision-making.
Deep dives
The Importance of Embracing the Messiness of Work
Work doesn't always follow a linear process, and the key to success is embracing the unpredictability and messiness. Each type of working genius can contribute at various stages, even if it seems out of order. For example, an inventor may struggle with discernment during the creative process, but by allowing others to provide input and discernment later, they can enhance the overall outcome. The challenge lies in finding a balance between flexibility and structure, ensuring work remains productive without becoming overwhelming.
Recognizing the Context and Value of Each Genius
Understanding the context of each work phase is crucial for effective collaboration. When having a meeting or conversation, it is important to clarify which phase you are in – whether it's a wonder, invention, or tenacity-focused discussion. Everyone, regardless of their primary working genius, can still contribute valuable insights as long as they are self-aware and respectful of the current phase. By bringing in different perspectives within the appropriate context, teams can benefit from diverse thinking and enhance decision-making.
Building Trust and Fostering Vulnerability in Teams
Trust is the foundation for successful collaboration and leveraging working genius effectively. Trust enables vulnerability, allowing team members to comfortably contribute their unique strengths and challenge ideas when necessary. When there is trust and open communication, individuals can provide valuable feedback without fear of judgment. Trust also enables the use of working genius in different ways, such as using someone's galvanizing skills in a brainstorming phase or incorporating micro-inventions into an implementation process. Trust fosters a safe and supportive environment where all geniuses can be acknowledged and utilized.
If a project has moved past your Geniuses or hasn't reached them yet, how can you productively contribute? This week, Pat and the team explain how each Genius can still be an asset to a team in every stage of the process of work.