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Discover 13 Proven Tactics to Boost Your Teams Productivity with Better Internal Communication Standards
Fancy tools and platforms can’t save a team drowning in poor communication.
You know what I mean. The passive-aggressive comment on a chat platform spirals someone out of control. Or an assumption that ends in a costly misunderstanding.
Perhaps this one is even better.
An employee is pissed at a co-worker and distills the dirt to everyone they talk to — instead of speaking to the person directly.
I’ve been there (and still am).
Over the past 15 years, I’ve grappled with this mammoth challenge in my company — improving team communication.
It’s the bane of my business existence.
The digital age hasn’t made it easier.
With its myriad of communication tools, it promised efficiency but instead delivered exhaustion. In a remote world, the challenge compounds, making it more essential to set clear communication standards, guidelines, and procedures.
Unclear communication has dire consequences:
- Misunderstanding: This delays projects and hinders innovation.
- Toxic assumptions: They breed mistrust and create hostile work…