Employees who receive constructive feedback overwhelmingly have positive, productive connections with bosses and coworkers. 80% of respondents reported that the most important thing a boss can do is to solicit and value employee input, and 37% felt that it was also important for a manager to offer constructive feedback. Bottom line: everyone wants to be seen and heard, and managers should encourage multiple, sometimes competing, points of view.
Here are two ways managers can improve their communication skills to enrich workplace relationships:
- See Relationships, Inefficiency, and Your Career for more information.
Seek diverse perspectives: Seek out multiple perspectives when making important decisions, inviting pushback and challenges. Insight will not only improve companywide decision making, it will also enrich relationships with employees.
- See How to Be a Good Manager for more information.
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