David Hockfelder outlines the tools needed to effectively communicate with your team.

1. Communicate
Effectively
How To:
A P R E S E N T A T I O N B Y D A V I D H O C K F E L D E R

2. Communication is a vital part of our everyday
lives. ommunication is how we build relationships and
trust with other people, and that’s not just limited to
personal relationships. How we interact with one
another also shapes the relationships we experience
at work.
Purpose:

3. Are you ready to build a better
workplace ?

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5. “We have two ears
and one mouth so that
we can listen twice as
much as we speak.”
-Greek/Stoic philosopher Epictetus

6. Listen
One of the single best ways you can communicate is by listening to
what the other person has to say. Communication only works if you
give your coworkers or employees the opportunity and the
encouragement to voice their opinions.
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7. Mind your stance and posture
If you’re having a one-on-one meeting with a coworker or employee,
the way you say things and position your body while you’re speaking
can hold just as much weight as the words that you’re saying. Smile
and make eye contact while they talk, and ask questions that will
engage and reveal more information.
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8. Craft the right atmosphere
No, not every employee has ideas that are going to revolutionize the
way the company is run; however, as they’re the ones dealing with
the day-to-day operations, the insight that they possess can be
incredibly informative. Even if you don’t gather any useful ideas,
giving your workers and employees a platform where they feel as
though their voice is heard will help keep them engaged and make
them feel more connected to the business than they would if their
ideas were never listened to.
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9. Thank You