Doc Brown

I conducted a leadership trait and communication workshop for my organization yesterday.  This was an inclusive look at leadership that got everyone involved.   Part of what we learned as a group is that great communicators keep every member of the team motivated and involved.  They work overtime to determine whether the receiver is fully decoding the message and to seek feedback.  This allows engagement with your team to determine how to deliver messages that are valuable.  If the message is not received in the way intended, great communicators use the feedback they receive to make adjustments in the form of help, advice, or guidance.   Good organizational dynamics start with ensuring active listening that uses effective techniques such as questioning, paraphrasing, and summarizing to understand ideas. Energizing the leader within requires that you model the appropriate behavior to establish positive norms, create freedom of expression in team members, and ensure clear expectations throughout teams. Leaders can engage in style diversity to ensure an open and creative culture that is collaborative.  They work to ensure ongoing self-assessment to examine how well the team is functioning and to determine what might interfere with effectiveness.   How do YOU ensure great communications with your team?