Spend a day in any office, and you’ll quickly observe the multitude of different communication styles present in the workplace. Some people like to stick to facts and figures; others love to ask about your latest family vacation. Some people’s eyes glaze over if you start by diving into nitty-gritty details; others panic if you […]
Playing to your team members’ strengths starts with learning what they are. As a leader, it’s important to know the people you work with. Strong relationships lead to stronger teams, and stronger teams lead to a more productive and more successful company. But getting to know people isn’t just knowing their favorite TV show or the name […]
As teams become dynamic and an open-minded approach to business leadership is becoming integral to an effective workplace. Interactions with business leaders can make or break an employee’s connection with their supervisor or the organisation at large. Every interaction with your employees sets the tone for how they will relate to you and their coworkers. One […]
Millennials are the subject of many stereotypes, but there are some habits that are empirically demonstrable. As a millennial beginning your own career, you need to be aware of these group habits and preferences. While you may deviate from the norm, your supervisors and bosses will likely expect certain tendencies from you, and your coworkers […]
Every year, Gallup conducts a study on employee engagement and issues a State of the Workplace report (registration required). Would it surprise you to know that employee engagement has hovered around 30% for years? That means that more than two-thirds of the American workforce is either coasting or significantly unengaged. Why should we care about that? Because it’s […]
Almost everyone has worked in teams at some point in their lives. Within those teams, communication is crucial between all members, regardless of what role each person plays. Whether it is between two teammates on a sports team or two managers in a corporate office, communication is vital to success. Effective Communication Teammates must develop […]
The value of communication between a company’s team members can’t be overstated. Among other benefits, effective workplace communication builds rapport and trust between colleagues, maintains transparency in the workplace, enables better employee management, boosts morale, and facilitates innovation. In short, effective communication is key to your business’ productivity and bottom line. Here’s how to make it happen. 1. Identify the […]
What do the COO of Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg, and the CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra, have in common? First, they are incredibly wealthy, successful and influential women within their respective fields. Second, they both rely on their teams to help perpetuate the success of their organizations and themselves. When their teams perform well, it […]
