Best Practices in Communication and Relational Skills

Best Practices in Communication and Relational Skills

• Paying attention to words and body language
• Controlling ourselves so we can learn from others
• Asking good questions and listening to answers
• Checking understanding and reframing
• Finding time-out space for one2one feedback
• Keeping feedback timely and motivating
• Building truthfulness, responsiveness, consistency, loyalty and capabilities

• Paying attention to words and body language
• Controlling ourselves so we can learn from others
• Asking good questions and listening to answers
• Checking understanding and reframing
• Finding time-out space for one2one feedback
• Keeping feedback timely and motivating
• Building truthfulness, responsiveness, consistency, loyalty and capabilities
• Encouraging openness and willingness to share ideas and information
• Developing a collaborative culture within our team
• Rewarding accountability and collaboration
• Developing a collaborative mindset
• Creating a cohesive team with mutual respect
• Creating a sense of urgency and purpose that motivates people
• Creating ownership so the vision is shared and empowering
• Clarifying deadlines and expected performance standards
• Checking understanding and gaining agreement
• Keeping people committed to the team
• Giving opportunities to succeed
• Paying attention to diverse personalities and undercurrents
• Ensuring everyone contributes
• Focussing on positive outcomes for all parties
• Aiming for commitment, not just agreement
• Key responsibilities of the meeting chair
• Maintaining interest and participation during meetings
• Structuring presentations so key points are understood and remembered
• How to include a call to action that leads to change
• A positive image: body language, dress code and voice
• Building rapport with the audience
• Avoiding pitfalls: stage fright, hostile questions, yawning and other problems
• Developing a personal action plan