In 2016, Google confirmed that through
a careful review of their own company’s performance data, they could prove that
frequent conversations between a leader and his or her team members was a
leading indicator of a team’s high performance.
Communication isn’t only through verbal
expression, but also it is shared through perception and seeing leaders
practice what they preach. Enhanced effective communication with colleagues is
a key factor for employees’ well-being. With the use of a proper communication channels disputes are solved
faster and amicably also people know what’s expected of them. Sharing
information and knowledge is an important part of communication. Leaders can’t
use control as a proper approach to management so they must lead through
dialogue and agreement.
It enables people to speak for themselves and it leads to improve the system so it can support employees making suggestions for improvements and generating better results in the process. As teams must work together to produce, create, manage, share and innovate, collaboration through effective communication is the key.
Meetings can be
effective motivational tools and vehicles for problem solving and planning
future work. Also well-managed brainstorming sessions can build team spirit and
communication is essential. Moreover to inspire people to work towards the vision
of the company leaders must know how to effectively communicate the message.
In
a high performance workplace leaders spend time with their team members through
formal and informal channels. The leaders should have the ability to tailor
communication styles to the needs of their employees and other stakeholders. Leaders should sit down with each employee and truly learn how they like
to be communicated with. In addition providing networking opportunities can
encourage people to bring fresh ideas into the workplace and feel valued within
the organization. Bringing together teams from different departments and
sending them to industry conferences will maximize their networking
opportunities and sharing knowledge so they feel more engaged in their work. Constantly
giving constructive feedback and asking for feedback is important. Developing a
culture of open and effective communication is needed for the success of an
organization.
