The best way to solve a problem is by treating it at the root, and the best way to get to the core is by comprehending it thoroughly. There may be a lot on the surface. And those may be consequential reactions or manifestations of the cause. But, to understand a situation, person, or problem, one needs to be cognizant of the elements. This is where observation comes in. It conveys many answers and provides essential details to create a mental blueprint. Then you can act accordingly. But, just reacting without an acuity cannot eradicate a problem. In fact, your response could be detrimental.

The same applies when you are managing your Staff. You must put in some effort to understand them individually. Once you truly understand your employees, you will have the power to optimize their potential. This way, everyone wins. Your employees benefit from a leader who discovers and hones their skills, while the company benefits from a productive and efficient workforce. It's not all about learning their strengths or unearthing areas they lag in. If you understand their objectives, you're close to knowing what truly motivates them. And when you know what motivates your staff, there's no stopping you from building a firmly knit, proficient workforce!

If you observe carefully, all your employees fall under one or more of the below-listed categories. We're not encouraging bias at all. We're not asking you to segregate staff into buckets of age, gender, orientation, experience, or race. But, what does make a difference is assigning, aligning, distributing, or teaming work based on personality traits. Even still, working professionals are human beings at the end of the day. And although they're your biggest asset, human behavior is unpredictable. But, the science that comes close to excavating secrets that may assist you in your quest to build an army of diligent and competent professionals is 'psychology.

For instance, let's consider Herzberg’s Motivation Theory. You may know it as 'Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory' or 'Herzberg's Two Factor Theory.' After interviewing and studying a couple of hundred professionals, Frederick Herzberg realized that motivators cause employees to work harder. There can be several motivators within a work atmosphere. Growth, achievement, responsibility, recognition, and the nature of the work itself are notable motivating aspects. Different motivators appeal to different personality types. Each type may react uniquely to any given situation. And it is good to note that every rule, formula, and theory always has exceptions.

However, here is a generic classification of the types of employees you may encounter and the ways to ensure both of you achieve success together:

1.      The Fun Ones

2.      The Thirsty

3.      The Buddy

4.      The Star

5.      The Boss

6.      The Expert

7.      The Creator

8.      The Solo

9.      The Prim-and-Proper

10.  The Stability Seeker

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