10 Ways How Communication Improvement Helps People Leaders

Hello,

A very worrying study of Ceridian’s recent Pulse of Talent Global Report found that in 2022 a staggering 89% of middle managers experienced burnout, 34% admitted that they are not fulfilled in their current job, and 74% were actively looking for a new role.

This, of course, directly impacts the people they lead.?According to a recent Gartner survey employees leftr employees leaving their organisation in the last quarter of 2022 were their struggling managers, lack of dignity and respect, and bad people management.

And we will continue to see remarkable turbulences in the global economy an. Thingsnvironments, things are not getting easier soon. Companies investing in training those who manage teams and employees on a day-to-day basis, and providing them with new skills, will come out on top.

So, we know there is a lot of stress and frustration with many mid-level managers, team leaders and front-line managers.

Where does this show first? In communication!

People management is at the core of a middle management role, and how successful you are in your position depends on your communication skills.

Here are ten ways in which improved communication skills for people leaders can help:

1. Flexibility with different personalities - Diversity & Inclusion
2. Better collaboration through compassion - Company Culture
3. Supporting an environment of trust - Human Connection
4. Providing greater clarity to employees - Company Values
5. Improving and streamlining meetings - Productivity
6. Making complex matters more accessible - Agility
7. Confidence in dealing with human issues - Humanity
8. Avoiding Drama in challenging conversations - Compassion in Conflict
9. Presenting business cases to senior leaders - Impact
10. Impact team accountability and productivity - Company Success

Companies who take people matters seriously understand the necessity to support people leaders so that they can manage the new demands in the hybrid and remote work world better. Communication skills are a great start because they are the bases of all aspects of work life.

The DDI’s leadership forecast for 2021 showed that the most in-demand vital skills for young leaders are communication and emotional intelligence.

Have you considered how you can provide your mid-level managers, team leaders and front-line heroes with the proper support and development programs?

Are you a people leader and want to share a learning experience with peers in similar positions to gain momentum and step out of overwhelm?

I'd love to have a conversation with you about your experience and how I might be able to provide relief.

Ilona

Endorsements and Kind Words:

“Ilona is passionate about communication and has proven strategies that she shares with you in a nurturing manner. The delivery of her programs and the 1-1 coaching is spot on, and I would highly recommend Ilona to teach you about communication strategies for people leaders as well as compassion & accountability in company cultures.”

Phillip Bouwman - CEO Strategy & Commercialisation @ Xcepcion Business & Management Intelligence

"My sincere thanks for your time yesterday on behalf of the NZ Region.

We all appreciate your time and the insightful workshop, I particularly took away the importance of structure to support resilience.

The team are also very grateful for your time and took away a number of useful points."

Nick Walsh - Area General Manager, NZ RegionApartments and Realty - Accor Hotels

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