6 signs that poor communication means something more Every company has its share of communication issues, but how do you know whether those issues are indicative of poor skills or deeper problems? If you recognize any of these 6 communication issues in your workplace, you may be dealing with a company’s worst enemy working incognito Read the full article…
When communication blows up due to misinterpretation Communication is a straightforward activity we engage in daily. Effective, efficient and correctly interpreted communication is needed in the workplace. It facilitates information sharing to create better: performance and decision making; direction of details and requests for clarity; education; and feedback on success with tasks and responsibilities. Despite Read the full article…
Ability is Key for Employee Success Employees make mistakes. It’s part of being human, but problem behaviours like lateness, dodging responsibility and not making work a priority while at work aren’t just mistakes. These are performance issues that need to be corrected immediately. Allowing certain problems to continue only sends the message of a lax Read the full article…
Understand the differences between team building and alignment Managers commonly seek out “team building” sessions for their staff. They want a fix for low morale, falling productivity, strained working relationships and tension; but team building is not the key to better productivity and team interaction. What is needed is team alignment. Team building – a Read the full article…
Surprising & Shocking Similarities You’ve heard the saying “everything I needed to know about life I learned in kindergarten?” It’s usually followed with some basic rules about being kind, playing nice and sharing. While these rules can carry on into adulthood, I’m upset by the number of people who fail to observe them in the Read the full article…
In the business world, whether it is a sole proprietorship or a large company that employs many, first impressions speak volumes. One might think that your opening words or comments are the first impression, but it starts long before you open your mouth. First impressions start when there is distance between you and your customers, Read the full article…
