Tuesday, March 25, 2008

"Say What?"

A Communication Checklist For Teams:

1. Respect the opinions of your team members. That doesn't mean you must agree with their opinions, just respect their right to have them.

2. Don't be a conversational bulldozer. Everyone on the team should be allowed the opportunity to provide input regarding critical decisions. Again, even if you do not agree, allow the voices of team members to be expressed. This may promote 'buy-in' to the final decision and lessen feelings of resentment.

3. Ensure that the SWOT analysis is employed for all ideas (SWOT=Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats).

4. Develop an action plan and a timeline for completion.

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"I wish people who have trouble communicating would just shut up." Tom Lehrer, 1928
"It is an odd thing that though we all disagree with each other, we are all of us in the right." Logan P. Smith

"The genius of communication is the ability to be both totally honest and totally kind at the same time. " John Powell

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