Home topics workplace Workplace Workplace Manager communication strategies that really work Loren Webb June 21, 2019 Byline: Stuart Hearn Authentic, meaningful communication lies at the heart of any relationship — whether it be personal or professional. As a manager, effective communication is critical and plays a huge role in terms of employee performance, productivity, trust, engagement and overall morale. In fact, almost every employee issue imaginable can be tied back in some way to poor communication. The problem is, not all managers are natural communicators. This is where training should come in, but studies show that 58% of managers don’t receive any management training. When it comes to communication strategies and feedback, managers are generally left to fend for themselves — and it’s the employees that end up paying. What managers need is actionable advice to help them relate to and motivate their team members. Below, you’ll find ten tried-and-tested communication strategies to incentivise employees and boost company-wide productivity. Have a Literal and a Virtual “Open Door” Policy Employees need to know that their manager is on their team. If they are struggling with a given process, task or goal, they should be able to speak up. Let employees know that they can come to you at any time with their concerns and that you will help them in whatever way you can. Whether you operate in a traditional office or remotely, you can easily instigate an “open door” policy. If you have a distributed team, technology is at your