Don’t Be Rude: Include!

Open Up Lines of Communication with Your Team and I Don’t Mean…Gossip!

Okay, you’re working on becoming a master communicator. Here are more ideas to help you build stronger teams without letting the office gossip send communications out for you.  Gossip is still prevalent in today’s workplace.  This creates much stress for leaders who want and need to stop groups forming clicks and spreading mean comments about others.  Some of you may think that this is the same behavior that you experienced in high school.  The BIG difference is that leaders can stop this kind of behavior and confront others by using Be Direct with Respect strategies.  This article will help reduce conflict in the workplace.  

A possible response would be…”I am frustrated when I hear office gossip because this kind of behavior is creating stress and reducing productivity.  We need to have a meeting about this and make ground rules so that we start concentrating on taking care of our external and internal clients.” 

I suggest that leaders have this tough conversation first and then move on to something productive such as asking important questions to the entire team.

Here’s today’s tips:

1. Tell them about the great work that the ENTIRE team is doing.

2. Ask for their opinions.

3. Ask what they like/dislike about their jobs.

4. Ask how you can improve their work.

By asking these questions, you can cut to the chase and find out what is on your team’s mind.  This will also show that you want to set boundaries and show them that spreading gossip is not productive or acceptable under your watch!

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