Communication Skills

Tips & advice to help you improve your performance

8 Workplace Communication Styles: How Many Can You Spot?

  Do you know the different styles of communication in your workplace? Effective communication is essential in any organisation, but it’s important to recognise that different individuals have different communication styles. Whether you’re a manager or a team leader, understanding the different communication styles can…

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Top 3 Reasons Why Your Employees Don’t Understand The Tasks They’re Given

In times of virtual working distributing tasks out to your people can be challenging. Miscommunication can happen easily. The result? Your people start on the task and they don’t fully understand it.   But you’re relying on your team to be productive and efficient when it comes…

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How To Listen To What People DON’T Say On A Virtual Meeting

The good thing with virtual meetings is that you can focus intensely on the faces on screen.  They giveaway all kinds of clues as to what they are really thinking without them knowing. We’re always taught that we must always listen to our staff and…

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Communication Skills vs. Interpersonal Skills

Today we’re going to take a look at the differences between communication and interpersonal skills and how to improve each one. Now you might be thinking that they are one and the same thing but hear me out here and I’ll explain why they are…

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Why Identifying Barriers To Communication Can Help You

We’ve all come across those situations where we think we’ve communicated effectively and yet it’s obvious there’s been some mis-interpretation or mis-understanding. No matter how well we think we communicate, barriers exist, and it’s necessary to not only understand what they are and why they…

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The 10 Best Phrases To Use Around Your Team

Excellent communication in the office is imperative. What you say (and what you don’t say) to your employees greatly influences the corporate culture, their satisfaction with work, productivity levels and loyalty to the company. Some say that with texting, emails and “Whatsapping” that the art…

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What Is Your Listening Style? – Infographic

There are 4 well known listening styles that people employ depending on the type of person that they are and what primarily motivates them. We discuss these 4 main listening styles in the infographic below to help you work out what style you are most…

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3 Things To Do When An Employee Isn’t Listening To You

Experienced managers know all too well the frustration that occurs when an employee doesn’t listen to them. There are stellar employees who understand everything from the first time and carry out the instructions to a tee. (more…)

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3 Ways You Can Improve Communication With Other Departments

Although all of the employees of a company are considered a team, it’s not uncommon for cross department conflicts and barriers to prevent effective communication. In fact, two thirds of all staff members think that communication across departments is poor, according to a survey. (more…)

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3 Quick Tips On Ensuring Your Team Understands The Task In Hand

>How many times have you had an employee miss an important due date because they claimed they didn’t hear you announce the correct one? Or, how often do your staff members claim they can’t recall you ever mentioning a new project? (more…)

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3 Communication Skills ALL Managers Need

Whether you have just been promoted to a managerial role, or you are simply looking to improve your leadership skills, most sources will tell you the most important skill all managers need is good communication. It’s easy enough to say that leaders must be able…

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5 Ways To Encourage Conversation With A Shy Client

In order to have a good relationship with your clients, you need to have an open line of communication. They must feel comfortable coming to you with questions, or bringing up concerns; otherwise, they may take their business elsewhere if they can’t address issues so…

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