Ways To Combat Workplace Communication Breakdowns

60% of companies don’t have a long-term workplace communication strategy, which opens the door for higher stress, lower morale, and as much as 25% less productivity for YOU. But working on improving communication requires more than just a one-size-fits-all approach. It requires understanding the different types of communication and is crucial to maintaining a happy and productive you. 

When it comes to communication, it’s not that people mind working with colleagues with other styles - it’s that they don’t know how to do it efficiently. But there are four ways you can get around this. 

Step 1: Learn everyone’s communication style as well as your own, so you’ll know how to present your ideas to your coworkers in a more effective way.

Step 2: Use a mix of tools when engaging with others - not just email. Use videos, pictures, or even charts to explain your ideas in a way that clicks with your team.

Step 3: Make sure your team and the people around you practice transparency. This opens the door for communication at all levels and promotes the sharing of ideas.

Step 4: If you’re a manager, offer resources and training to help your team learn how to become better communicators and use the tools you’ve provided.

Everyone has room to improve their communication. When you improve your communication, you also improve your team and the organisation as a whole.

To learn more about effective workplace communication stay tuned for our upcoming workplace communications course that will empower you and your business from top to bottom.