When dealing with a team of diverse stakeholders, it’s important to recognise that there’s no “one size fits all” approach to how you manage, and ultimately help people.
It’s about understanding each individual, but also setting ground rules for the whole team and making sure everyone has clarity around why there are certain guidelines and processes in place.
The way people respond to the environment around them, to the people around them, to the work, and to the challenges they face, is always unique.
Recognising this diversity as a leader means being adaptable, listening for cues, and getting the best out of people in a nuanced way.
Every leader needs to adapt their approach to each stakeholder that they work with, and recognise that a successful approach may not work with another individual.
Nuance means being able to adjust and adapt slightly to every individual and situation..
