Leadership Needs Better Communication Skills

Poor leadership is consistently cited as one of the biggest issues plaguing workplaces. Poor decision-making skills or interpersonal shortcomings at the managerial can yield high turnover rates and lower engagement scores as well as and sap organizational productivity. In the new year, companies are considering new strategies to make leadership more effective. One of these tactics is encouraging more two-way communication between leaders and employees. Through feedback mechanisms and regular check-ins, leaders can cultivate a sense of inclusivity that will foster engagement and a sense of belonging. Employees tend to do their best work when they feel their voices are heard and when they know their hard work is recognized. Part of this communication is training leaders to ask the right questions of their employees. “What do you need from me in order to succeed?” is a great place to start. The bedrock foundation of great leadership is communication and investing in training to help managers better interact with their team members is an investment in the overall success of the organization.