Communication

Five Ways to Encourage Strategic Thinking
By:Robyn Collins
You cannot be strategic if you do not allow time to think. This article suggests five things school leaders can do to ensure staff and the school board are thinking strategically

How to Resolve Communication Problems with Colleagues so You Work Together More Effectively
By:maureen collins
Sometimes you have to step back from relationships with colleagues and take time to sort out communication problem before you can work effectively together. It means slowing down now so you can go faster in the future.

Speak Up: Confront Difficult Conversations and Improve Communication
By:maureen collins
Learn how to speak up about things that trouble you. If you do not, problems continue unresolved, communication suffers and as you become more stressed about the situation, the relationship deteriorates.

If You are Scared of Confrontation, Hold Conversations Sooner
By:maureen collins
The thought of confrontation is scary for most people so we often delay holding difficult conversations. Unfortunately, the longer a conversation is delayed, the more difficult and confrontational it is likely to be.

When You are Appraising Performance Get the Facts Right
By:maureen collins
Of the many difficult conversations that managers face, reviewing performance with an employee should be fairly straight forward. But as every manager knows, that is not the case. Performance appraisal goes off the rails when the facts of the matter are not handled correctly.

In Performance Appraisal, it is the Quality of the Conversation that Counts
By:maureen collins
Many organisations have detailed processes and documentation for managers to use when they carry out appraisal interviews. Often it is computerized. It looks elegant and efficient. But development of people takes more than paperwork and software. It is the quality of the conversations between manager and employee that makes all the difference.

Better Listening Leads to Better Performance Reviews
By:maureen collins
When managers hold performance reviews, they tend to talk more than they listen. They say employees gain by sharing in their experience and views. But listening to what employees have to say contributes to their personal development as well as virtually guaranteeing commitment to better solutions.

Three Mistakes To Avoid When You have Performance Improvement Conversations
By:maureen collins
Conversations about performance are some of the most important conversations managers have with their people. Unfortunately, these conversations are often handled very poorly. Learn how to avoid three of the most common mistakes.

The Way You Communice With Staff is Vital
By:Heather Richards
The way you talk to those you employ must differ from the way you communicate with clients and business associates. How you talk to employees can affect your business in a substantial way, because the attitude and morale of your subordinates reflects upon your company.

Why Creating Memorable Messages is Important
By:Deep Arora
Creating memorable messages is utilizing effective communication to move people to act. Memorable messages are the cornerstone of effective marketing messages, whether they are TV commercials, marketing campaigns or product designs.

The Truth About Leadership Its Good to Talk
By:Steven Sonsino
Business leaders generally don't 'do' anything. The truth is they talk for a living. If you're a successful leader, your conversations won't be unstructured and pointless. As a result of your conversations, things will happen.

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