Are you ready to transform your team’s communication and collaboration?

Is your team’s communication fueling effective collaboration and extraordinary results?

86% of employees and executives cite a lack of effective collaboration and communication as the primary cause of workplace failures

This statistic really drives home how important it is for teams to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly in order for organizations to thrive. When teams face difficulties working together smoothly and expressing themselves clearly, it puts roadblocks in the way of progress, slows down decision-making, and ultimately hurts the overall effectiveness of the organization.?

That's why it's absolutely crucial for businesses to understand the value of fostering collaboration and communication. By doing so, they can tackle and fix the underlying causes of workplace failures, creating an environment that encourages success and achievement.

“What you mean is exactly what you say, which is exactly what I hear” - The formula to “perfect” communication

According to a Forbes article, the number 1 obstacle to effective communication is when “what you mean is not what you say and/or what gets heard.” It is important that the message conveyed aligns with the message received. Here are some findings that will show how crucial effective communication is:

• According to HR Magazine, nearly half of employees (46%) reported regularly receiving directions that were confusing or unclear, resulting in approximately 40 minutes of wasted productivity each day as they attempt to decipher these unclear instructions.
• Annually, communication inefficiency among care providers leads to a staggering waste of over $12 billion in U.S. hospitals.
• According to a study conducted by Ketchum Communications, a mere 31% of individuals believe that their leaders excel in effective communication.

Investing in cultivating a culture of clear and effective communication within teams is not just a choice, but a strategic necessity for organizations

At its core, the idea of team development is straightforward: bring together a group of skilled and motivated individuals and assign them a common objective. However, in practice, building a successful team requires careful planning and deliberate effort to ensure that each member's strengths are maximized and that the team functions smoothly and effectively toward achieving its goals.

It is through this deliberate cultivation that teams can seamlessly synchronize their efforts, harmonize their diverse talents, and propel themselves towards achieving shared goals. The pursuit of team development is a testament to the commitment of organizations to harness collective excellence, where the sum of individual capabilities is truly greater than its parts.

We will discuss this and more on May 30th at the virtual event “Team Development – Improve Communication And Collaboration.” More Information HERE.

At our events, webinars and podcasts, we often mention the thought leadership of amazing, accomplished and wise people. Here’s a book that we found to be impactful:

• “E Myth Mastery” by Michael Gerber

It’s our birthday month! On May 1, 2023 Great People Management celebrated 10 years in business!

Here’s a message from Tatyana St. Germain:

I want to thank my team, my partners and colleagues who have been supporting me and helped my company grow. Your expertise, your wisdom, your integrity and your grace help me stay grounded and hold me accountable.

I also want to thank my clients: I admire your dedication to building a workplace where employees thrive and love to come to work, where everyone is valued for their contributions because you place people in roles that match their talents, where you help them grow and set them up for success. I am honored to be your talent assessment and coaching partner and look forward to many years of continued partnership.

On another note, we held a Leadership 360 information session this month. If you missed it and are interested to learn about Leadership 360 and/or Team Development, Tatyana would like to offer an individual 30-minute demo or watch REPLAY.

Important links:

• Register for “Team Development – Improve Communication And Collaboration”
• Schedule live demo of a 360 tool
• Watch a REPLAY of the Leadership 360 information session