Manager's 1-minute Action Tip (actually, 2 minutes)

4 reasons people don't do what you need them to do. 

  • They don't know what to do
  • They think they are already doing it
  • They don't understand why they have to do it
  • They think they can do it differently or better

Formal communication training is often overlooked when training new managers. Seventy-one percent of employees feel that their managers do not spend enough time explaining goals and plans. On the other hand, many leaders avoid necessary communication because they fear negative results. For example, it was recently discovered that 38% of performance feedback actually hinders employee performance. This statistic could easily change if companies would invest in basic communication skills training for their managers. Understanding and removing communication barriers is vital for managerial success.

 

Question (anonymous and confidential)

How do you rate the performance of your immediate manager or supervisor? Excellent
Good
Adequate
Poor
What is your biggest concern about your immediate manager or supervisor?

 

plus ...... what's on your mind?

What issue or concern would you like me to address? (anonymous and confidential) 

 

 

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