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3 Communication Techniques to Build a Strong Company Culture and Retain Top Values-Driven Talent
Every weak business has one thing in common; ineffective communication.
As children, we learned the game of telephone. This is where the teacher would give the first student a phrase, and they’d try to repeat the sentence to the person next to them. When it reached the last person, what started as “I love lily pads on a luscious lake” turned into “I learned farts come from space.”
The funny thing is:
It doesn’t get better as adults. I see it daily with my teams, clients, vendors, and across all sizes.
By implementing these three techniques, you’ll improve your company culture guaranteed.
1. Foster open and transparent communication.
Great companies have dedicated channels to encourage employees to share their ideas and concerns. The reasons this is so critical are:
- Improves innovation
- Strengthens problem-solving
- Build trust and rapport
2. Implement regular team meetings and check-ins.
Whether you like them or not, meetings ensure everyone is on the same page and can…