This week we will talk about the third Woman Profile: women planners.
How Are These Women?
women planners are stable and patient. They tend to be appeasing and conciliatory. In an environment, they are the ones who talk less and observe more, they are usually calm and diplomatic. Of a stable nature, they like to maintain a routine and regularity.
In a project, their speed may be questioned, but although it doesn’t have a “start”, its stability and consistency make the project start and end at a constant pace and without many irregularities.
In relationships they are excellent listeners and loyal friends. They are not very fond of conflict and are excellent peacemakers. They value family life and socializing with friends.
What do they need to develop?
if you are a planner woman, see if your pace is adequate to the demand. At some point we need to plan less and act more. Speed is one of the indicators of a successful professionaland of course, speed without sacrificing quality.
As your nature is reluctant to change, it is necessary for you to understand that the world is less and less stable and change is no longer an option but a mandatory item for survival. Rest assured, change can be good and you will be surprised at your own growth.
How to deal with a Planner Woman
What to do?
- Establish a clear and logical dialogue of what is expected. Planners need clear and detailed communication. Accurate and consistent information is critical to good performance.
- Cherish feelings and use words of encouragement. Planners value relationships with people and what they offer like no one else. Be loyal and create a safe environment.
- As far as possible, offer a steady and constant work rhythm. Leading her to specialization can increase her performance.
- Friendly leaders who offer support gain buy-in and loyalty from the planner profile. Democratic, motivating leaders who exercise authority through teaching and influence rather than force achieve excellent results with women planners.
What not to do?
- Lack of support and intolerance. women planners they need to feel understood and accepted. Intolerance can make you lose a planner’s membership forever. And detail: You will hardly find out about it.
- Sudden changes and extremely volatile environments can paralyze or demotivate too much. Changing the physical environment, the team or even the leadership several times can reduce the performance of this group of women.
- Press it too much. Women planners know and act well under pressure, as long as it is constant and within a not too high level. Once again, the lack of foresight can compromise the results.
- Insert her in a very hostile environment. cream peacemakers, the planners are potentially uncomfortable in environments with a lot of aggression. Discussions between colleagues, even if they do not involve them directly, can affect the emotional aspect of this profile.
Next week we will finish our series with the last profile: The Women Analysts. Until then!
Monica Hauck
Executive Director of Grupo Solides, she develops research, products and innovative solutions in the area of Management, focusing on People and Process Management. She is also a columnist and speaker for the RH Portal website.
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