Communication is conversation
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2024 3:41 am
A structure with constant repetition of 'what happens now' and 'what if'. Research shows that working with contrasts stimulates the brain and encourages it to stay focused on your story. Other greats like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk also use this technique regularly.
The strategic use of metaphors, from work anecdotes to movie clips, to add even more power to the story. And above all, to clarify it.
Repeating key points several times, 3 to 5 times.
McKinsey to Simon Sinek , but also many studies , show that you can have such a beautiful and well-presented dream. But if you do not provide interaction and a listening ear, then that dream will still fall apart. Unfortunately, I still see it far too often, a quick announcement is made and for the sake of time a handful of questions are 'quickly' answered from the chat box. Then everyone quickly logs in to a new meeting.
The biggest reason for employees not to cooperate with change in the organization is because they do not feel heard. Every change requires something from entrepreneurs. Whether it is time, responsibility, comfort or control, not being open to questions and concerns about this, is in my opinion a real death blow to the conversation.
Digital creates challenges to streamline this conversation, but on the other hand also creates many more opportunities. Various examples from companies such as Deloitte, ING and Heineken, denmark telegram data show that the digital 'town halls' on the one hand ensure a larger and better dialogue. And therefore also for more understanding and involvement. Preparation is essential for this. You want to facilitate this dialogue well and not refer to a chat box as standard.
There are all sorts of great tools like Slido , which you can use to gather input. Or what about PollEverywhere , which allows you to beautifully set up a Q&A.
Surprise with strong leadership
See the decentralized organization as an opportunity to surprise virtually with strong leadership. Try to make and maintain the connection virtually, even if geopolitical, national and organizational uncertainties pile up. An airplane cannot take off without headwind and a diamond eventually gets its shine through a lot of friction.
In this new reality, try to see the various communication challenges in the field of leadership as opportunities to distinguish yourself from others. Develop yourself into the inspiring leader who guides colleagues through the crisis.
The strategic use of metaphors, from work anecdotes to movie clips, to add even more power to the story. And above all, to clarify it.
Repeating key points several times, 3 to 5 times.
McKinsey to Simon Sinek , but also many studies , show that you can have such a beautiful and well-presented dream. But if you do not provide interaction and a listening ear, then that dream will still fall apart. Unfortunately, I still see it far too often, a quick announcement is made and for the sake of time a handful of questions are 'quickly' answered from the chat box. Then everyone quickly logs in to a new meeting.
The biggest reason for employees not to cooperate with change in the organization is because they do not feel heard. Every change requires something from entrepreneurs. Whether it is time, responsibility, comfort or control, not being open to questions and concerns about this, is in my opinion a real death blow to the conversation.
Digital creates challenges to streamline this conversation, but on the other hand also creates many more opportunities. Various examples from companies such as Deloitte, ING and Heineken, denmark telegram data show that the digital 'town halls' on the one hand ensure a larger and better dialogue. And therefore also for more understanding and involvement. Preparation is essential for this. You want to facilitate this dialogue well and not refer to a chat box as standard.
There are all sorts of great tools like Slido , which you can use to gather input. Or what about PollEverywhere , which allows you to beautifully set up a Q&A.
Surprise with strong leadership
See the decentralized organization as an opportunity to surprise virtually with strong leadership. Try to make and maintain the connection virtually, even if geopolitical, national and organizational uncertainties pile up. An airplane cannot take off without headwind and a diamond eventually gets its shine through a lot of friction.
In this new reality, try to see the various communication challenges in the field of leadership as opportunities to distinguish yourself from others. Develop yourself into the inspiring leader who guides colleagues through the crisis.