What can managers do to foster better communication between their team members? originally appeared on Quora, the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. You can follow Quora on Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus.
I’ve found that to lead a team successfully, there are a few things one must do consistently, including:
• Communicate and provide transparency - leaders must be “silo killers.” Communication and information has to be open and accessible for every team member. This provides the environment for people to feel confident, supported, and empowered.
• Share the vision - one of the first, and most consistent, things every leader has to do is communicate the vision that the team is collectively working to achieve. This gives every team member a shared goal to work toward and helps define the role every person can play in making it a reality.
• Be nimble - adopting the right tools cannot be overstated. Having the best technology and resources that help people work more efficiently, effectively, and collaboratively is the basis for building a team that works and communicates well together.
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