The Best Methods To Evaluate Training Effectiveness
Training is a vital part of the development of people, without it, a business can never hope to grow and expand into new markets or directions.
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The role emotion plays in workplace conversations
They say that it takes two to tango and when it’s come to a conversation, it’s clear that it’s a phrase that fits the description perfectly.
How to begin a conversation the right way
Whether the conversation you’re about to have is relaxed, unexpected or difficult, it’s important to begin in the right way. If you can, leading a conversation with the end goal in mind is important, and particularly helpful if it’s a tricky conversation. So, how do you do that?
The Power of Listening
It can’t be understated just how important it is to listen. In fact, at times, being silent and not saying a word can be more impactful for a conversation than talking.
Why Don’t Traditional Communication Solutions Work?
Communication difficulties are normal in business and it’s important to recognise the issues so that you can move towards a solution. According to our recent survey, many businesses are doing that, with 92.5% of the high-level staff we asked, telling us that they are actively looking for solutions. But many of these solutions aren’t working.
What are the most common issues in communication and what are their impact on businesses?
Being able to connect, contribute and collaborate for business helps us to move forward. All of this, and so much more, is achieved through clear and concise communication that, if we’re honest, we often take for granted.
The Impact Of People Problems At Work
Over 80% of business leaders we surveyed reported that the following issues were present in their organisations: Conflict between teams Poor listening Distraction from core purpose or focus Dissatisfactory meetings and conversations A similar proportion agreed that these issues had a noticeable, significant or severe impact on their teams’ productivity, innovation and collaboration. When you …
Why Is Effective Communication So Hard?
Chances are if you're reading this, you're lucky enough to work alongside some reasonably intelligent professionals. So, why is it that these responsible, capable adults struggle to communicate effectively? There are a huge number and variety of reasons that communication is really difficult, but here are a few of the big ones: We are …
