In order to keep your employees engaged and productive on a day to day basis, you need to implement good workplace strategies and being a good communicator is critical. Communication with your employees helps you remain in control while understanding any issues that your employees face. Here are some tips on how you can improve communication methods within your workplace.

Be A Good Listener

Communication is a two-way street: it isn’t about just one person doing all the talking. To be a good communicator, you must not only talk, but listen as well. One of the biggest mistakes people make is not listening to someone else as they’re talking. This is where information is not effectively communicated. Keeping your ears open and attentive to the speaker is key.

Know Your Audience

Do you take notice as to what communication methods work best with certain people? For example, you may find people don’t reply to emails, but are quick to provide you the information you’re looking for when you meet them in the hallway. Some people also like materials printed on paper, instead of looking at attached documents in an email. Understanding how people like to best receive certain types of communication is key.

Don’t Assume, Get Clarification if Needed

Sometimes words don’t come out as we intend them to, both in writing and in person. Sometimes negative situations are created from incorrect assumptions, and we find ourselves assuming a tone when there is none. If you need clarification, ask someone face to face to avoid making something out of nothing.

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