Lack of communication
The most common problem of team managers in this regard, according to Recruiter.com, is lack of communication. This is often caused by the fact that the manager is too narrow a channel for the large volume of information flowing through, while team members lack the necessary information for their work. This results in frustration of employees, inefficient work and chaotic attempts to meet deadlines. The solution is to delegate work and diversify communication channels so that not all information goes only via the manager.
Contradictory communication
If data and information communicated are contradictory, it might be a major problem for the internal functioning of any team. The team leader's communication may go against the general rules and priorities of the company, thus putting employees in a gridlock situation, or the communication may be contradictory in itself. Communication should always be unambiguous and consistent: only then can it be effective.
Dishonest or tendentious communication
When communicating with employees, a manager should be open, honest and transparent. Otherwise they will lose authority and the trust of employees. If the leader repeatedly exaggerates the priority of certain tasks, is vague or unclear in communication, plays psychological games or communicates in a dishonest way, employees will soon recognise this fact and stop trusting the communication altogether.
Communicating only in times of crisis
Unfortunately, quite often the problem of managers is that they only communicate with individual employees if there is a crisis or they need a problem solving urgently. If nothing untoward seems to be happening, the manager sees no reason for active communication with the team members. And that is a big mistake. Communication should take place regularly: it should analyse the situation even if nothing appears to be amiss and it should serve to anticipate problems, not just solve them.
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