Communication_and_Collaboration

Communication and Collaboration Strategy Paper Learning styles vary from person to another as the approaches one takes to learning differs. Not two brains process and stores information the same way. It is important for the individual to discover their learning style since it will help them learn and develop strategies and techniques, but to work in a team environment. Different learning styles and personality traits will serve to strengthen the team. No diversity will make the team no better than the sum of its members. A varied group will make the team better as a whole. Different styles bring different strengths to the team, and even when sometimes it may lead to conflicts and mistakes, a good communication will lead to collaboration. Mistakes are a good learning experience. Three learning styles that are my weakest are Naturalistic, musical and visual-spatial. The Naturalistic needs to “connect with nature whenever is possible” has an interest in environmental balance and the ecosystems. They enjoy nature as a source for relief from stress; have a deep understanding of nature and its delicate balance. These learners’ types will do best in group studies with their own interests. The Musical has the “ability to comprehend and create meaningful sound and recognize patterns (music, sensitivity to sound and patterns)”. The study techniques for this style are to create rhythms, put the new material into songs they already know, write raps and or play instrumental music. These learners would benefit from taking music breaks. The visual-spatial learners enjoy a quiet place away from distractions to learn. They use colors to code their notes and information along with visual materials such as pictures, charts, maps and graphs. Visual learners identify and think with pictures. To compliment this learning style, I would need to develop a system using charts to express concepts, maps, anything that can stimulate their mental imagery to help this person retain the information. In the personality spectrum, I scored the highest in the organization and giver category, but two other personalities to this spectrum are the thinker and the adventurer. Thinkers are good at problem solving, discovering potentials and ideas, and creating models and systems. Adventurers look for environments that encourage nontraditional approaches, find hands-on ways to learn, use or develop games and puzzles to help memorize terms fight boredom by asking to do something extra or perform a task in a more active way. They have ability on a variety of fields; they are good negotiators, hands on problem solving persons. They can contribute to the team in solving conflicts in an active way. Givers are good at cultivating their potential as well as the potential of others. While negotiating they are peace seekers and can help the team through effective communication. Organizers can keep the group focused and have a well-developed sense of responsibility. Each of these characteristics in a team is valuable. Each personality style contributes something different to the communication of the group making for a better-rounded working environment.