Why leaders should encourage confident communicators

Think about the best leader you have ever had. What made them so effective???

Were they confident, charismatic, and curious? Were they able to galvanise a group, facilitate collaborations and motivate stakeholders? Perhaps they built energised and engaged teams or left a lasting legacy. ?

They’re likely what we call a ‘confident communicator’.?

“Research has revealed that 86% of employees and executives cite the lack of effective collaboration and communication as the main causes of workplace failures.” (Pumble, 2024)?

RD Consulting has been providing communication training to government and private sector teams in the Canberra region for nearly a decade to increase collaboration. This is what we have learnt about confident communication. ?

Confident communicators aren’t just in your leadership teams.?

The more people in your team who can communicate effectively, the more productive and aligned your team will be. Equipping your team with a toolbox of communication techniques including presenting, writing, media and social media training will generate thought-leaders and powerful business ambassadors who can confidently represent your organisation. ?

Recently, RD Consulting provided LinkedIn training to support a government branch in generating greater engagement for their projects. Through our training, the team was empowered to become thought-leaders in their field of expertise by sharing engaging content on LinkedIn. The result? Their content reached half a million people in six months and opened-up new opportunities for the wider team including speaker requests, podcast appearances and appointments to professional panels. ?

These opportunities positioned our client as leaders in their sector by expanding its pool of experts beyond the leadership team. Confident communicators play a pivotal role in representing your organisation externally. Whether it's presentations or conferences, they understand how to leverage different channels and will tailor their message for different audiences. ?

Confident communicators generate better workplace outcomes.

“Teams who communicate effectively may increase their productivity by as much as 25%.” (Pumble, 2024)?

Confident communicators steer meetings towards productivity. They possess the ability to articulate ideas clearly, ensuring everyone comprehends the objectives and tasks at hand. Their adeptness in steering discussions towards consensus helps in avoiding conflicts and ensures that meetings yield actionable outcomes and project clarity. ?

They’re also wonderful writers - clear, concise and compelling. Whether it’s a comprehensive report or an email update to stakeholders, they know how to structure active sentences and employ techniques such as storytelling to engage their audiences. ?

Confident communication isn't just a leadership trait—it's a catalyst for organisational success. By investing in communication training for all team members, organisations can cultivate a culture of collaboration, productivity, and influence, both within and beyond their walls. ?

If you’re interested in upskilling your team through bespoke communications training, get in contact. ?

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