Train Managers to Communicate Effectively
A changing workplace means communication context is more complex than ever.
- The rapid rate of communication and the increase in verbal and written channels put increased pressure on managers to consider the communication process.
- Direct reports are often dispersed across domestic and international sites, representing multiple cultures and generations. This adds to the strain on communications.
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- Get advice, coaching, and insight at key project milestones
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Our Advice
Critical Insight
- Communication context considerations are more complex in the workplaces of today, challenging managers to “think before they speak” like never before.
- Context frames the purpose of communication. It is intent, word choice, speed of speech, body language, and intonation. Context is always present but often overlooked. Effective communication takes context into account.
Impact and Result
- Identify where these complexities exist in your organization.
- Establish clear guidelines on effective and appropriate use of communication channels.
- Increase awareness and train managers to successfully navigate these increased complexities. Training components include:
- Effective communication and why it matters.
- Changing workplace and impact on communication.
- Model communication culture and values.
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McLean & Company is an HR research and advisory firm providing practical solutions to human resources challenges via executable research, tools, diagnostics, and advisory services that have a clear and measurable impact on your business.
What Is a Blueprint?
A blueprint is designed to be a roadmap, containing a methodology and the tools and templates you need to solve your HR problems.
Each blueprint can be accompanied by a Guided Implementation that provides you access to our world-class analysts to help you get through the project.
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Get the help you need in this 3-phase advisory process. You'll receive 6 touchpoints with our researchers, all included in your membership.
Guided Implementation 1: Assess current communication techniques
- Call 1: Discuss assessment questionnaire results and prepare for focus groups.
- Call 2: Review data to prioritize strengths and opportunities for improvement in manager communications.
Guided Implementation 2: Customize the manager training deck
- Call 1: Clarify the elements of effective communication and considerations for your organization.
- Call 2: Walk through the training deck customization requirements.
Guided Implementation 3: Deliver manager training
- Call 1: Discuss training options to determine the most appropriate approach.
- Call 2: Review measurements of training success and follow-up action planning considerations.
Contributors
- Anonymous, Senior Manager, HR Strategy & Communication, Financial Services
- Anonymous, Organizational Development Communications Specialist, Public Service
- Anonymous, HR Manager, Financial Services
- Stephanie Caraway, General Manager – Human Resources & Risk Management, Sanden International (USA), Inc.
- Lisa Harlow, CHRO, CoastHills
- Vivian Herrera, HR Manager, Brinks
- Sally Klauss, Training Analyst, Placer County
- Mona Najib, HR Manager, LeasePlan USA
- Nicole La Rocque, Senior Communications Manager, SNL Financial
- Jim Shaffer, Principal, The Jim Shaffer Group
- Angela Sinickas, Owner & Founder, Sinickas Communications Inc. ( www.sinicom.com)
- Lori Woods, Senior Training & Organizational Development Analyst, Placer County
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