Was passiert, wenn Menschen miteinander arbeiten – aber völlig unterschiedlich ticken? Teamkommunikation
When one person is direct and determined, while another prefers to first observe, reflect, and be considerate?
These differences often lead to misunderstandings in everyday teamwork – and not rarely to frustration.
But this is also where a great opportunity lies: When teams learn how they communicate – and why other people react differently than expected – a shared language emerges.
On this basis, teamwork can be reimagined: more empathetic, clearer, and more efficient.
But how do we create a shared language? And how can this process be integrated into daily work and team routines? For a team with established dynamics or even a newly formed team, this is no easy task. One way to achieve this is through an interactive team-building workshop based on a proven personality model.
This is not about putting people into boxes – but about changing perspectives. And about understanding yourself and others better.
In many teams, communication is taken for granted.
But what is often overlooked is that people perceive, process, and react to information very differently.
A personality model can help exactly here: It creates a neutral basis for talking about behavior, motivation, and needs – without judgment.
In the workshop, I work with the DISC model (in German also called the DISG model), which describes personality patterns in four main styles:
Dominant (Red): direct, solution-oriented, demanding
Influential (Yellow): communicative, creative, inspiring
Steady (Green): reliable, empathetic, harmony-oriented
Conscientious (Blue): precise, structured, analytical
Important: It’s not about labeling people with colors. It’s about reflecting on how you come across – and better understanding others’ needs. A personality model is not an evaluation model and is by no means absolute or “right.” But it helps make things visible.
The workshop is deliberately interactive and experience-oriented – because personality cannot be captured only theoretically. And practicing team communication only works together.
Through exercises and reflection, teams experience very concretely how they come across, how they communicate – and how others tick.
Key elements:
🃏 Personality game: Playful introduction to the model using cards
🧭 Self-assessment & external perspective: How do I see myself – and how do others see me?
🎯 Communication exercises: Adapting language and tone to different types
💬 Discussion & group reflection: Where do things clash? What already works well?
🛠️ Practical transfer: Strategies for meetings, feedback, conflicts, etc.
The atmosphere is open and respectful – no one is directly or personally judged. The goal is that all personalities are seen and understood – with their strengths but also their stumbling blocks.
The workshop takes place directly at your company’s location (I mainly offer workshops in Heidelberg and the surrounding area; longer travel distances are negotiable and can be discussed individually). Only a room with enough space is required. I bring all materials.
Optionally, the workshop can also be conducted online if there is enough preparation time.
Personally, I recommend the face-to-face version because the topic requires closeness, trust, and active participation.
Still unsure whether this workshop is right for you? Here’s the experience of a team that embarked on this journey:
A team of about 25 people – diverse roles, very different personalities.
At the beginning of the workshop: skepticism.
Do we have to open up here? Will we be judged?
But that quickly changed. After the playful introduction, it became clear: No one is better or worse – just different. And that was not only accepted but celebrated. There was a lot of laughter and many touching stories shared.
“I always thought: We two understand each other blindly! But it’s crazy how differently we actually tick – and how much that influences our communication.”
“Now it’s clear why things never go fast enough for me. I don’t want to be bored with details – and you really value facts. Can I leave the research to you?”
Einige Wochen nach dem Workshop, schrieb mir ein Teilnehmender: „Danke nochmal! Seit dem Workshop nutze ich das Modell immer wieder, wenn es irgendwo hakt. Es hilft uns, den anderen besser einzuordnen – und anders anzusprechen. Aber auch über Eigenarten gemeinsam zu schmunzeln.“
The feedback was clear:
By understanding different ways of thinking and acting, many conflicts disappear before they arise.
The team finds solutions faster because they now have a shared vocabulary.
And that was the goal: a common language.
The workshop is aimed at medium-sized companies, start-ups, as well as HR managers and leaders who want to strengthen their teams and their team communication – whether after a reorganization, during growth phases, or as a regular impulse for team development.
The ideal group size is between 5 and 30 people – adjusted to your specific topics and goals, which we will clarify together in advance. If your group is larger, please contact me. Together we’ll find a good and suitable solution.
Whether your team is new, has been working together for a while, or is currently facing challenges:
This workshop creates the foundation for better collaboration.
The workshop is often just the starting point. Many teams then choose:
So bleiben Teamkommunikation und Persönlichkeitsorientierung nicht nur ein schöne Buzzwörter – sondern werden langfristig Teil eurer Teamkultur.
Do you want to strengthen your team and improve collaboration with a common language?
Then get in touch:
I look forward to designing your workshop with you!
A few resources to explore further:
How the DISC model (in German also called DISG model) helps to recognize communication styles and improve relationships in teams can be read in detail in Thomas Sesli’s article (here is the link, it is in German sorry!).
A balanced mix of different personality traits reduces conflicts and boosts team performance, as illustrated in a practical example in HumanResource Manager (here is the link, it is in German sorry!).
Interessieren Sie sich für einen Teamworkshop? Lassen Sie uns besprechen, wie ich Sie unterstützen kann.
