The importance of free-flowing forthright communications, both downward from management to employees and upward from employees to management, can hardly be overemphasized. Whether it’s to support morale and productivity among the workforce or to assure that management takes advantage of employee input, good communications are essential. Where downward communication is poor, rumors and misinformation will fill the vacuum. Where upward… (more…)
A workshop may not be the first thing that occurs to you when you will hear the word communication. But if you think about it, a meeting is really the ultimate example of what I call Applied Communication. According to my definition of communication is the judicious use of communication skills to get things done. In the work place communication… (more…)
Oh, the stories we tell and the stories we hear. Have you ever heard anyone use one of the excuses below to distance themselves from their responsibility as a team member? Shame on those of us who use these excuses and on those of us who let others use them. It is not my meeting – Guess what? If… (more…)
Team collaboration is an essential part of successful business endeavors in today’s business world. The problem is that sometimes employees find it difficult to collaborate together. However, one can employ team collaboration techniques through online meeting. The advances in technology available to businesses can improve teamwork efficiency. Online meeting makes the meeting much more efficient with web-based tool that allows… (more…)
Anyone can hold a meeting. Forming a work group and conducting a productive meeting, however, is a greater challenge. This article has tips for meetings that get results. Determine the outcome or objective of the meeting Having a clear purpose goes a long way to ensuring a successful outcome. Ask yourself and/or the participants questions like: What would… (more…)
Project meetings vary to those that have a functional nature. Project meetings are normally held with specific objective, are time-lined and have a greater amount of pressure due to project constraints. Any disruption could yield in a knock-on effect on the project itself or work packages.Keeping the below points in mind when organising, facilitating or chairing meetings will make them… (more…)
Below are listed 101 of the best community service project ideas. There are multiple project ideas ranging from individual service acts, to family service activities, to large group service projects. Regardless of whether you are looking for ideas of how to start and get involved to make a difference, or you are a regular volunteer – the reality is that… (more…)
Introduction Better Communication Skills Good start with the choice of means of communication. Good intentions are sometimes lost in the misunderstanding that might have with an honest face to avoid the discussion face. But face to face is not always practical. How can the right choice? A Real Example is a story I can tell on myself. It is true, and… (more…)