Role of Communication in Teamwork
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Effective Leaders know that their team’s performance hinges on being a great communicator.
When a leader communicates effectively, everyone understands the vision and the values of the organization’s culture.
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Improving communication skills with your team is a journey we all must take to motivate and inspire others.
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Importance of Communication in Teams
Research has found that three or more people working together on a project are much more effective than a single person spending all of his time doing the same thing. However, without communication, the three-plus team members can be as useless as if the project went untouched.
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What makes a Communication Process effective?
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Regular Communication Process
Allow members to stay updated with team progress and ensure that difficulties or setbacks can be dealt collaboratively.
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Transparent
Provide all team members with the same information to keep all members adequately informed.
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Be Focused and Related to Team Goals
Encourage team members to remain goal focused and outcome directed.
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How to become a good
leader-communicator?
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Seek FeedbackContinually seek feedback to ensure that your
messages have been received accurately.
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Make it your priority to express rather than impress
Primary aim is to get your message across, try not to obstruct it by being focused on sounding
impressive or knowledgeable
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Choose the right medium
Select the medium to suitthe message and the person you are communicating with.
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Be conscious of your non-verbal communication
Adjust your body language to align with your message
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Guidelines to Team Communication
• Be Specific: Include relevant facts and details • Be Accurate: Information should be true and reliable• Be Honest: Be truthful to everyone• Be Logical: Make sure messages are easy to flow• Be Complete: Provide needed information• Be Concise: Be brief• Be Relevant: Give needed information only• Ask for Feedback: Ask recipients to give their
comments
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Responsibilities of Team Members to Ensure Effective Communication
• Stay open minded• Listen carefully• Provide feedback• Make sure all team members should get a chance to
communicate• Always discuss pros and cons before making any
decision• Take ownership of what you say• Use words and examples that your team
understands
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