Working with a functional communication style

Dos:

• Provide as much detail upfront as possible
• Set clear expectations
• Give them space to work independently

Don'ts:

• Turning the conversation emotional;
• Framing feedback on their work as criticism.

Dos:

• Stick to the main topic and keep it high-level;
• Be prepared to answer follow-up questions;
• Keep details to a minimum.

Don'ts:

• Too many details;
• Taking their approach personally;
• Making too big promises (they’l...

Dos:

• Keep conversations light and casual
• Not get offended if they ask how something made you “feel” or make a strictly work conversation personal.

Don'ts:

• Talking down to them or being overly pessimistic;
• Try to contain the convers...