{"id":1946,"date":"2019-02-17T12:38:44","date_gmt":"2019-02-17T17:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=1946"},"modified":"2019-02-17T12:39:03","modified_gmt":"2019-02-17T17:39:03","slug":"enhancing-interaction-5-tips-for-improving-communication-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/enhancing-interaction-5-tips-for-improving-communication-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing Interaction: 5 Tips for Improving Communication in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not obvious but poor communication is harming your business in a big way.&nbsp;A staggering $37 billion is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holmesreport.com\/latest\/article\/the-cost-of-poor-communications\">lost every year<\/a> from miscommunication in the workplace.&nbsp;At around $26k\/yr a worker&#8230; you do the math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business without communication lacks direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deadlines get missed, tensions rise, and customers feel alienated. Are you seeing these issues begin to unfold? If so, then improving communication in the workplace should be a top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you improve communications in the workplace? Keep reading and everything will become crystal clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improving Communication in the Workplace: How It&#8217;s Done via 5 Effective Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication improvements begin by understanding that your workforce includes introverts and extroverts. Some workers are vocal while others act reserved. Finding the middle ground makes workplace communication possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the ways you can make the operations go smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Set a Precedence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not like hearing this but <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/swlh\/ego-driven-leadership-is-toxic-f0dfce04b3ac\">your ego<\/a>, as a business&nbsp;owner, could be the root of&nbsp;the communication problems. Your lack of leadership sets a precedence&nbsp;that resonates with your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do these leadership&nbsp;actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hold regular conversations with&nbsp;all employees<\/li><li>Convey what is and isn&#8217;t appropriate<\/li><li>Stop using industry jargon, keep it simple<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create a Feedback Loop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do business meetings suck? Because everyone complains and nobody ever seems to offer solutions. Change this by making it a requirement they share a solution if they introduce a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also add feedback loops through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chatbotsmagazine.com\/how-to-effectively-collect-anonymous-feedback-from-your-team-inside-slack-f0f9cba22539\">Anonymous&nbsp;feedback tools<\/a><\/li><li>Reviews and self-evaluations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Honoring a policy of honesty lets employees say what they intend without repercussions. This removes the &#8220;dance&#8221; around tough topics. And, with this openness, your business will succeed through communication.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Define Roles, Champion Participation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enriching their roles within the business encourages natural leadership.&nbsp;Praising your employees will&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Divide groups and let employees elect a leader<\/li><li>Let them create identifying flair (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestnamebadges.com\">this website<\/a> for examples)<\/li><li>Breakdown projects, letting groups pick what they&#8217;d enjoy<\/li><li>Use project management tools to close the skill gaps<\/li><li>Reward everyone involved through bonuses, time off, or new roles<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, employees feel they&#8217;re truly contributing to business growth. In the responsibility is pride, commanding better communication to get things done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Offer Soft Skills Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those introverts and extroverts in your workforce? They each have different degrees of soft skills. Communication is one with others including problem solving, leadership, and teamwork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give employees access to soft skill training materials. Or, introduce workshops or in-house courses to build a talkative, cohesive team. Source training through experts or tap online learning portals like Lynda or Skillshare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Provide a Reason&nbsp;for Everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s difficult reaching goals when employees don&#8217;t have a conviction behind their actions. Letting them work aimless gives no incentive to work together. But,  and providing incentives can invigorate the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a movement by explaining the reason for their activities.&nbsp;This also happens to clear up any confusion with their tasks. The reasoning&nbsp;lets them reach out to their peers for help, spurring communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You&#8217;re Not Done: Evaluate and Improve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving communication in the workplace doesn&#8217;t end with policy&nbsp;updates and introducing resources. Circle back around a month or two later to see how communication has changed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: You can&#8217;t improve what you don&#8217;t measure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s next? Refer to our  to gauge progress and tweak your efforts. And, explore our blog for more business improvement tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s not obvious but poor communication is harming your business in a big way.&nbsp;A staggering $37 billion is lost every year from miscommunication in the workplace.&nbsp;At around $26k\/yr a worker&#8230; you do the math. A business without communication lacks direction. Deadlines get missed, tensions rise, and customers feel alienated. 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