Leaders are clear. Here are four steps to establish clear effective leadership communication
Leaders are like Captains of Tall Ships. You’ve got a beautiful vessel (an organization with a defined mission and strategic objectives.) You have a stalwart crew (individuals, groups and/or teams) engaged and ready to set sail.
But does the vessel know where it is sailing? Leaders that give clearly defined goals and expectations to the crew are much more likely to land at their destination.
With any initiative, what is the employee, team or group’s purpose? Try to keep this to a single focused and concise statement.
Next, who is involved? Who is the end-user? Who else will be impacted? (3rd parties, community, society at large?) Leaders will be clear as to the entire stakeholder base. Clarity breeds empowerment and commitment and keeps a crew happy.
Finally, share other key information including budget and timeline. Without having all the facts, miscommunication ensues. Help the crew succeed, landing at the final destination on time and under budget, by providing sufficient details to complete the task.