If employees are given brief, vague instructions, this will lead to confusion and frustration. In this Forbes article, Victor...
The number one habit of successful managers is remarkably simple
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65% of employees want more feedback – so why don’t they get it?
Giving feedback is a key part of a manager’s role and it is something which is desired by many...
A crash course in communication
Talking is easy, but communicating is a skill. Leaders need to be able to speak and listen effectively. This...
Do as I say: Quick tips for masterful communication
The way you communicate with your employees can have a huge impact on your business. In this Inc article,...
5 ways to effectively communicate with employees
Effectively communicating with employees takes time, thoughtfulness and effort, and it’s something leaders should look to do whenever they...
Communication skills for workplace success
It’s essential that you’re able to communicate effectively, no matter what industry you work in. This Balance article describes...
Improve team collaboration with these key skills
Research has shown the positive impact of team collaboration, so making sure your team have the skills to communicate...
The Walk from “No” to “Yes”. William Ury, author of Getting to Yes.
Want to know how to create agreement, even in the most difficult circumstance? Here are some useful hints on...
The surprising secret to speaking with confidence. Caroline Goyder, voice coach.
Caroline was a voice coach at Central School of Speech and Drama for ten years, and now runs a...
How to speak so that people want to listen. Julian Treasure, sound consultant.
Here are some tools for engaging with colleagues and customers, speaking more powerfully but remaining connected.
Improving understanding – Using no-blame language
You can’t change the past, and blaming people for their errors actually reduces the chance of them changing their...
ABC of conversations
It can be hard to raise difficult issues without causing upset, and we know how many managers would love...
The language of understanding
The meaning in two people’s heads is never exactly the same, and it is often significantly different even when...
Improving understanding – Reframing
How to use reframing in the workplace. Reframing changes the way we feel about a problem. It acknowledges the...
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Four Steps to better meetings
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The language of understanding
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Dealing with distractions
We are constantly bombarded by things that demand our attention. This is a pain and makes work harder than it...