Did you know as a manager, your communication happens in 3 directions?
- Downward – Manager to the employee
- Horizontal – Manager to peer
- Upwards – Manager to supervisor or leader.
Each communication should be adjusted to whom you are communicating with. In addition, communication needs to meet the person’s communication preference. Some people like a more direct style, some need more time to process, others prefer to process with a group of people, and others are precise and want data to review before making a decision.
Do you adjust your communication style depending on who you are talking to? This one skill will help to take your management development skills to a new level.
To learn how this topic can impact employee development, communication, productivity, and engagement, contact us and let’s talk.
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