Effective communication skills are some of the most sought-after attributes for managers, supervisors, and those in leadership roles. But for many of us, developing these skills isn’t as easy as it seems. Even though speaking and listening are activities we engage in every day, often we use our own default conversational style — without giving much thought to how we are actually communicating.
Within the workplace, however, it is essential that your message is clearly understood by all of your colleagues. Time, productivity, and profits are all affected by how well a team works together — and key to understanding one another.