3 Communication, communication, communication

The importance of getting communication right from the start cannot be overstated. At the beginning of leading the team in your first 100 days, there is a lot of communication going on. You are eager to meet people, and they are eager to meet you. Two months later, there is a danger that the intensity of the communication has waned. So it is time to reinforce the importance of what it takes to be a good communicator, and to remind you that you need to ensure that communication levels are in a good place.

  • Be clear
  • Be timely
  • Be engaging
  • Be empathetic
  • Be transparent
  • Be action-oriented
  • Be emotionally aware

Be clear

There is nothing worse for a team member than hearing an instruction from their boss ...

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