Sometimes organizations have a hard time with communicating either with each other or with other organizations they may be reporting back to.
A key way to make sure each person is getting everything back to who they need to is simply by repeating things a lot and checking in. This may seem somewhat elementary, but it's still one of the best ways to get people focused.
Sending emails and communicating with the people in your organization is really important because it shows what good communication does look like.
Having an open and understanding attitude is also important, that way if people are confused they would feel comfortable asking for help. If you are intimidating or closed off, they might not come to you for guidance which is what good leaders are for!
I think a lot of what you've said sums up how a leader needs to act. Communication is such a vital part in being an effectice leader. I can't stand when some of the leaders in my life go wayyy over board with e-mails! Keep them short and get to the point already!
ReplyDeleteI think you are right that while repeating things a lot and checking in seems elementary it tends to work.
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