Workstyles shape how individuals think, communicate, and get things done. Understanding and adapting to different workstyles can be a game changer for collaboration, productivity, and team success.
Join us in this webinar to explore the four basic workstyles and learn practical strategies to flex your style, strengthen working relationships, and boost overall team performance.
What You Will Gain:
Insight into the four primary workstyles and how they influence team dynamics
Techniques to flex your workstyle to improve communication and collaboration
Practical tools for building stronger, more productive teams
Whether you’re leading a team or collaborating with colleagues across functions, this session will give you actionable strategies to enhance teamwork and drive results.
Presenter
Joanne Ruiz
Technical Specialist
Joanne Ruiz is a workforce development and training specialist at IMEC with a background in manufacturing, employee engagement, and cross-functional communication. She partners with Illinois manufacturers to strengthen workforce engagement, improve communication, and implement structured training programs that enhance employee performance and organizational effectiveness.
Growing up in a manufacturing family and beginning her career in the steel industry, Joanne developed firsthand insight into the operational and workforce challenges manufacturers face. Her experience managing automotive accounts and navigating cross-border logistics strengthened her expertise in communication, process improvement, and employee empowerment. As a bilingual professional, she helps manufacturers effectively engage both English- and Spanish-speaking employees, ensuring training and development initiatives reach the entire workforce.
At IMEC, Joanne works closely with manufacturers to implement Training Within Industry (TWI) programs, improve onboarding and workforce development practices, and build more inclusive and high-performing teams.
Expertise Workforce Development & Employee Engagement Training Within Industry (TWI) Implementation Bilingual Workforce Training (English & Spanish) Communication & Organizational Effectiveness Workforce Training Program Development
Certifications & Credentials M.A., Communication (Interpersonal Communication) – Purdue Northwest University B.A., Communication (Public Relations) – Purdue Northwest University Certified TWI Job Relations & Job Instruction Trainer and Coach Certified DDI Facilitator Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) Certified – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Fluent in English and Spanish
Organizational Impact Developed standard operating procedures for cross-border shipping, improving efficiency and reducing delays Implemented workforce training programs that improved communication and engagement Strengthened onboarding and training systems to support workforce performance Helped manufacturers build more inclusive and effective bilingual work environments
