Communication

Today's leadership communication can be tough. There is increasing pressure on leaders to communicate more often and more effectively, as well as create more collaborative workplaces. These changes have indeed increased communication, especially at the executive levels. Have we perhaps over-corrected on the volume of communication and under-corrected on the quality of our interactions?

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How often does your organization engage in one-way communication? Although that method has its place, it's not all your company should do. Today, our post from HR expert David Creelman shares a communication framework that's perfect for crafting messages people will listen to.

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With more tech tools at our disposal, communicating with our teams should be a breeze, right? Saba's Chief People Officer Debbie Shotwell shows us that's not always the case. Here is a quick guide on how to communicate effectively.

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It can be unnerving for employees to give upward constructive feedback, but it's necessary for open, honest communication. Leaders can encourage employees to speak up by welcoming diverse opinions and by putting your trust in your team. Learn the five steps to help employees become confident communicators.

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Change triggers alarms in our brain and we tend to resist. Getting knocked off balance by change means you need time to adjust your expectations. When changes happen, people need support. Providing that support is one of the ways organizations can show they care about people and not just business results.

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No one likes to miss out on a promotion, but it happens to everyone at some point. So what can managers do to ensure that high performers don't get discouraged after being turned down for a promotion? It's important to talk with employees, explain why they weren't promoted, and work with them to build up their skills. That keeps employees engaged, and stops them from looking for work elsewhere.

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Most managers can easily identify an employee performance issue, but what is difficult is effectively communicating this information. We're delighted to have Jamie Resker (@JamieResker), a recognized thought leader and innovator in the area of employee performance management and the founder of Employee Performance Solutions, provide this guest post on giving performance feedback.

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No one will argue that, as a society, we face a serious issue relative to attention spans. In fact, it might be more accurate to frame the challenge in terms of 'attention span(dex)'. Because the reality is that while we may be able to stretch our attention a bit using any number of techniques, it will invariably revert back to its slim 8-second form. Here are 26 tips to help you get the most from your eight seconds.

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Fresh Breath Day is celebrated annually on August 6. In the spirit of the day, we wanted to help everyone out there get minty-fresh smile. But since we deal in performance management not oral-health management, we thought we'd take a different spin and help you tell that tuna-munching co-worker of yours that their breath reeks. Or in performance management-speak: how to deliver some tough feedback.

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