4 Keys To Effective Team Communication

Communication is what makes a team a team. Otherwise, it’s just a group of individuals working away at their desks, handing work up to some unnamed boss. In reality, people don’t work in a vacuum. And much of one individual’s work requires coordinating with one or more teams. Effective team communication makes individuals and teams dramatically more productive.
But unfortunately, a majority of employees say poor communication is the reason they’re falling behind and missing deadlines. That means, as a leader, one of your primary responsibilities is helping the team communicate and collaborate effectively.
In this article, we’ll outline 4 keys to effective team communication.
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Match the Tool to the Goal
3:06 Amplify Unheard Voices
4:55 Create A Safe Environment
6:12 Don’t Be Always On
8:06 Conclusion
When you take these four together, and communicate in bursts in a safe environment, amplifying unheard voices and using the appropriate tools, you’ll find that your team’s communication improves. You’ll find the quality of their work improves. And you might just feel like your team is doing its best work ever.
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A former business school professor, Burkus holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University.
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[@BrentWidman]

Communication is so important and love that you cover making it a safe place for communication!

[@DavidBurkus]

Thanks so much!

[@beccagoldsberryswc]

Love this David. Communication is truly what makes a team a team! Awesome video!

[@DavidBurkus]

Thanks so much!