Communicating your message while avoiding or decreasing misunderstandings is an issue in most workplaces. Poor communication and listening skills, lack of leadership and conflicting values are just a few reasons misunderstandings have become a workplace expectation rather than an exception.
Challenge yourself to avoid misunderstandings and communicate to be heard with these 5 strategies:
1. Model your expectations. Become a leader. No matter your position or role at work, exhibit courtesy, kindness and assertive behavior. At first glance, courtesy and assertiveness may appear as opposing behaviors but respectfulness is their common bond. Respect others while respecting yourself is behavior that allows for self-expression and the opportunity to ask for clarification to avoid misunderstandings.
Although most chiropractors are experts in how to treat patients and all of the technical aspects of their practice, many have not mastered important communications skills that are important for the growth and profitability of their practice as well as for maintaining a high level of motivation on the part of their staff.
Here are some important tips for communicating better:
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