You're struggling to communicate effectively with your team. What can you do to improve?

Effective communication is the solution to 99% of the problems around us. Often, we procrastinate and form a bubble of preconceived notions and prejudices before we start interacting with our team. One exercise I found effective was to share a brief questionnaire with your team seeking their preferred way of communicating, receiving, and sharing feedback, along with you as a leader sharing your preferred style as well. Each individual is unique, and it always helps if you align your preferences from the beginning. Another way of upping your communication game is to regularly engage in an ice-breaking session. In my experience, from time to time, you need to break the shell to keep the uninterrupted flow of communication going both ways.

La comunicación es una herramienta fundamental para lograr cualquier objetivo. Importante: Preparar el mensaje, definir la ideas claves que se quieren transmitir. Ponerse en posición de iguales, con los que van a recibir el mensaje. No es lo mismo hablar para un grupo de trabajo, que para un nivel gerencial. Saber escuchar y ser empático. No imponerse, sino tratar de convencer. Ser sincero y explicar con claridad el motivo de lo que se pide o se busca. Tener en cuenta la parte gestual. Tratar de obtener feed back que verifique la efectividad de la comunicación. Por último, el tono de vos es importante para generar atención y resaltar los puntos fuertes del mensaje.

Self-assess communication: Reflect on how you prefer to communicate and seek feedback from others for a well-rounded view. Strengths and weaknesses: Recognize areas where you excel in communication and areas that need improvement. Adapt to different situations: Adjust your communication style based on the context, whether it's a team meeting or a one-on-one discussion. Tailor your approach: Use different communication methods like email, in-person meetings, or virtual calls, to effectively convey your message. Active listening: Engage with your team members by listening attentively and responding thoughtfully to build rapport. Provide examples of successful communication strategies you've used in the past to inspire and guide your team

Realmente a comunica??o é um grande desafio para a lideran?a, e talvez cada vez mais, por mais antag?nico que seja, temos mais meios de nos comunicar, porém, isso n?o significa que estamos sendo efetivos. Alias, por conceito, uma comunica??o só é completa, quanto o que precisa ser comunicado chegue onde precisa e seja entendido. Caso isso n?o ocorra, a comunica??o foi falha. E talvez que este sejam um dos problemas da comunica??o com os times, pois se investe muitos no emissor, no meio, mas em como a equipe irá entender, e se vai entender, fica para traz. Existem algumas técnicas tradicionais, mas n?o muito usadas que é o "Raport", que é uma espécie de feedback instantaneo, e assim é possível ajustar algo para que a mensagem seja entendida

A tactic you can incorporate right away is listening with more intent. Listen to their suggestions. Listen to their ideas. Listen to their stories. Listen to their energy. The 'with intent' portion comes to play when you make note on what they're communicating with you and actually jot it down. Once you've done that, then you execute and circle back with them regarding what they communicated to you. Formally showcase that you listened and heard what they were saying and you'd like to implement their suggestions. Set up time to talk about it further and go from there.

Before speaking, you must think about what you want to say, how you want to say and whom you are talking to. Use simple words to make sure your message is clear and understandable. Planning ahead might help you to express ideas better and ensures everyone understands and stays on track during conversations.

Planificar es siempre el primero paso para cualquier proceso o proyecto, más aún si se trata de un mensaje o una idea que debemos transmitir a un equipo, la forma como lo llevemos es clave para que el mensaje sea comprendido, adoptado con entusiasmo y claridad en lo que se requiere de cada uno. En mi experiencia tomar tiempo dentro de la planificación para conocer a la audiencia es clave para lograr transmitir de forma asertiva un mensaje. Saber que conocen sobre el tema, si hay experiencias previas o cuales expectativas tienen, te ayudará a enfocar correctamente tu mensaje.

When communicating, do so with the other person in mind. There is a mental intelligence quotient called EQ, which is now attracting a lot of attention. It is the ability to read the emotional and psychological aspects of others.

Always do your homework. I swear by this rule. No matter how long you have been working with your team, addressing without a plan leads to the message getting dissipated. I sketch out a rough layout before I share information. I also take into account that the message should be simple and clear enough for the other members to comprehend and work without any scope of ambiguity. If the message to be shared is constructive, don't beat around the bush; communicate with sincere intentions. Your colleagues will appreciate your honesty. Don't forget to check your audience as well & modify the contents accordingly. The bottom line is always think before you speak, as your mind might not be in sync with your spoken words always if you go unprepared.

Planning your message in terms of what why and how can really help in terms of clarity, the tone and language you choose to communicate it to your team. It also helps avoiding any of the unnecessary awkwardness or confusion abrupt & out of the blue communication brings at times.

Listening plays an equally important role in communication, sometimes more than speaking. It helps you cut the clutter, understand different teammates perspectives, their emotions. If you listen actively & carefully, your team trusts you more & can then take your feedback more proactively & with less resistance.

D'après mon expérience c'est l'une des capacités que les managers ont le plus de mal à développer, alors qu'il s'agit d'une compétence clé. Ne pas confondre entendre et écouter. Prendre le temps de l'écoute ACTIVE : c'est à dire être ACTEUR en : - cultivant le silence - aiguisant sa capacité à lire entre les lignes - montrant un réel intérêt pour son interlocuteur - gérant ses propres émotions Il s'agit aussi est surtout, de faire abstraction de ses propres filtres et être le plus ouvert possible : sans interprétation ni préjugés. Développer son intelligence émotionnelle permet également, d'avoir une meilleure écoute.

Communication happens when two minds work at the same level. While listening you are trying to understand the mental level of another person(Their beliefs, their emotions, mind state) You can then connect at their level, show empathy and offer solutions in a subtle way.

To improve active listening skills, practice curiosity - genuine curiosity to understand another person's perspective not just waiting your turn to make a point or convince them of your perspective. When you take the time to understand someone's perspective, you create an opportunity for you both to understand each other better.

Listening to people has always helped me communicate with them effectively. Pay attention to what your team members are saying. Asking questions when necessary before giving them feedbacks. You won’t understand your team members until you listen to them.

Os fundamentos de lideran?a é o respeito com sua equipe, lidar com gente é gerenciar perfis diferentes em uma só dire??o. Irá existir conflitos e divergências, o importante é seguir de forma gentil porém mantendo a postura de gestor, respeito e educa??o n?o s?o pontos fracos de um líder, mas o ponto mais forte com certeza

One way to show respect during communication is to practice compassion and empathy. It is important to remember that we each have unique experiences and perspectives - so practicing compassion and empathy is a way of showing respect for another person's experience.

Escuchar a tus compa?eros, tomar notas de sus inquietudes, demostrarles que tienes interés en sus inquietudes, empatia, y que están en el mismo barco con las mismas metas. Tratarlos siempre con respeto

Once an environment is created in the workplace where others feel safe in being ablate express their feelings, issues, concerns, stories and so on there tends to be an increase and respect. When we hear about other people's stories and struggles we tend to respect their openness and honesty. Which can lead to a certain degree of assertiveness as we get more confident and assertive in the message that we want to convey.

Le respect, la tolérance, le partage et l'ouverture d'esprit représentent des valeurs indispensables au bon fonctionnement et à l'implication d'une équipe. L'assertivité (affirmation de soi) se définie comme une attitude dans laquelle on est capable de s'affirmer tout en respectant autrui. Se respecter soi-même en s'exprimant directement, mais avec considération. la clé de la réussite pour collaborer efficacement au sein d'une équipe consiste à s'accepter et oser dire ce que l'on pense, ce que l'on propose et ce que l'on ressent de manière constructive et dans le respect des autres.

Conflicts if handled properly, constructively coupled with active listening and a proper feedback mechanism can lay down a good path for learning and growth. This learning & growth can be not just for the person but also for the team, the account to avoid similar situations in the future. Being open minded and taking it in a positive way plays an imp. role here as also the communication till the problem is resolved.

Sin duda las situaciones de conflicto, opiniones encontradas son uno de los desafíos más complejos a los cuales nos enfrentamos en la vida personal y profesional. Sin embargo si los abordamos con éxito y con un planteamiento ganar - ganar, como lo plantea Stephen Covey en su libro los 7 hábitos de la gente altamente efectiva, nos dan siempre una oportunidad de evolucionar en nuestro desempe?o y en nuestras relaciones. Mirar desde la perspectiva del otro y buscar puntos de convergencia a partir de los cuales explorar las divergencias es un buen punto de partida. Como lectura de apoyo para mi fue muy útil dos libros ?? “Nuestro iceberg se derrite” de John Kotter y “Equipos ideales” de Patrick Lencioni

To handle any conflict, as a leader you should first know the whole picture, the real reasons and identify the misunderstanding. Then start to set a constructive flexible discussion to help your subordinate to understand and to be convinced without being stressed nor forced about the topic.

I agree with the text. Conflicts can also be an amazing opportunity of growth and development. The key element, indeed, is the approach and how you can drive the communication to a productive outcome. Engage the other person to produce another perspective, for me, always work.

Whenever a group of people get together in a workplace environment there will inevitably be conflict, as we all have a different understanding or perspective of what may be happening with the problem. Yes, it's good to focus on the problem rather than the individual, but what if the individual is the problem? Workplaces should be a place where someone's emotional and physiological wellbeing plays a major part in them being able to carry out their roles effectively. If the person has an issues with what's going on with them internally this may cause conflict. You only have to watch reality programmes like 'The Apprentice' to see how conflict can evolve.

A good leader should be able to take feedbacks. Feedbacks is a way of seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes. Seek feedbacks. Know areas for improvement and work on it.

Effective communication within a team will lead to good results. And being a good communicator is one of the skills a professional should have, to be able to express your ideas and thoughts within the team. Don't hesitate to seek feedback and ask for improvements to your team members, leaders, or mentors so you know in what areas you will have to improve. Because they are the person who's with you all throughout the day, everyday at work.

Feedback is a requirement to progress. Seeking it out when it’s not being offered freely does not illustrate a neediness for approval although it may appear that way to some. It’s a bold initiative toward improvement. It also provides the opportunity for adjustment, humility and it says, I have a desire to serve the audience in a more impactful way.

O feedback honesto é a melhor forma de criar conex?o e fazer com o próximo melhore. Através do feedback as pessoas podem identificar seus gaps e tornar pessoas e profissionais melhores.

The secret is to always promote sincere, open, objective and direct communication, this way, we create a safe environment for communication to flow naturally between leaders and followers.

Think of communication as the conductor guiding an orchestra. Just like a skilled conductor ensures each musician plays their part in harmony, effective communication orchestrates your team towards one specific goal. Without effective communication: - It's like conducting an orchestra without a conductor, resulting in dissonance. - unable to synchronize efforts, leading to missed cues. - It's like playing different scores, creating confusion. Effective Communication = active listening = fostering collaboration = fine-tuning performance.

You also have to consider whether certain team members might have a communication challenge; for example, social communication anxiety such as selective mutism (SM) or other fears. You can support them through simple adjustments. Allow them to write down their thoughts first and use a turn taking order in meetings. Be kind and understanding, make sure everyone can contribute in a way that suits them.

Acredito que uma boa dica seja estabelecer canais de comunica??o claros: Defina os canais de comunica??o apropriados para diferentes tipos de informa??es e situa??es. Isso pode incluir e-mails para comunica??es formais, mensagens instantaneas para comunica??es rápidas e reuni?es regulares para discuss?es mais detalhadas como Dailys, Weekly semanal, retrospectiva semanal (O que foi bom, o que foi ruim e o que faremos de diferente), práticas de one on one e feedback regulares.

La comunicación es un viaje de toda la vida, siempre debemos trabajar en observarla para identificar nuestro nivel de asertividad y entrenar para a?adir elementos o aumentar el nivel en elementos críticos de la misma. Escucha activa, asertividad, cuestionamiento respetuoso, curiosidad, gestión de emociones entre otros factores son claves para lograr un alto nivel de comunicación asertiva y son todos elementos que se entrenan a diario yoga que requieren presencia plena, la cual es compleja de alcanzar debido a la dinámica y gran nivel de distracción que nos ofrece el entorno actual.

Conscious Language shifts can make such a big difference. Some key concepts to understand that can improve your communication are 'the triangle of drama' and what Gottman refers to as 'the four horsemen'. When you are aware of these behaviors (victim, perpetrator, savior, and criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling), they'll be more obvious to you when you or another has stepped into them, and make it easier for you to course correct and avoid unnecessary disconnect.