Your team member feels distant after a communication breakdown. How can you bridge the trust gap with them?

To help bridge the trust gap after a communication breakdown, you should start by acknowledging the issue and taking responsibility for any part you played. Approach your team member with empathy, actively listening to their concerns without interrupting. Address any misunderstandings and make a clear plan to improve communication going forward. Demonstrate your commitment through consistent and transparent actions. Schedule regular check-ins to maintain open dialogue and show that you value their input.

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??Wow! In fact, I faced this today, here are few takeaways:- ? Recognize Feelings: Understand that the team feels undervalued. Validate their feelings by acknowledging the specific issues they face due to the new manager’s approach. ? Identify Missteps: Admit if there have been oversights from “both” sides. ? Document Conflicts: (this step is little tedious when you are working in a non-stop work and short staffed, but it is very important) Keep a record of incidents and specific instances where the manager’s behavior has been problematic. ? Propose Solutions: Example: Balanced workload distribution “Irrespective of Designation” Last point is the main idea according to me. Let me know if you your views ??.

Acknowledge one issue -they feel pushed away. This is the only issue until it’s mended. Acknowledge, and then shut up. They need to process and you need to understand why it happened. I’m not saying there’s reason it’s automatically correct, but until you actually understand their perspective, you’ll never know the root cause to target.

When a team member feels distant following a communication breakdown, it's important to bridge the trust gap. Start by acknowledging the issue, listening to their concerns, and demonstrating understanding. Rebuilding trust requires patience, consistent communication, and shared positive experiences.

Active listening and empathy are twins. People think empathy needs you to ‘do’ something. That’s completely incorrect. Empathy is simply giving you time, energy, and focus to someone else. You don’t need to fix anything. You just need to let them know they aren’t alone. And active listening and staying curious is the best way.

This is what broke. The leader needs to acknowledge the issue, and allow the other to present their side. And then the leader needs to allow the other to present some more. This isn’t a time to explain the issue, or point blame (unless it’s at yourself). You HAVE to allow them to engage in a manner that feels safe, and about them. They lost trust. That is now the issue, not whatever started the conversation where they lost trust.

No matter who joins your team, senior in designation or junior~ Ensure they understand the “BAU First ~ “later comes Bossism ~ ?? ~ but if you see anyone doing this, please educate them”. #Collaboration ? Professional Development: “Follow the Leaders” instead of getting victimised by mid-level management. ? Emotional Support: Have empathy and understanding for the pressures and stress that your colleagues may be undergoing. I personally believe in arranging “Training sessions on conflict management” and “equal contribution at work without barring own self from daily BAU” ??~ when there is a necessity, they need to CONTRIBUTE NOT JUST COMMAND IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR DESIGNATION. #bossism #bau #equalcontribution #shortstaff #designation