10 communications errors that are ruining your career
To err might be human, but these mistakes are costing your organization no small amount of time and money. Make sure your team knows where these traps are and how to avoid them.
Everyone knows communication is key to a productive relationship—and yet everyone makes communication mistakes.
It’s all too common to send an email only to realize that it contained an embarrassing typo; in the professional world, a faux pas can lead to lost income, reduced business or a damaged reputation.
Even those who are ultra-conscientious may be doomed to fail if they unwittingly make communication mistakes, but fortunately, many of the most common issues can be easily identified and addressed. After all, knowing is half the battle.
Whether exchanging opinions and ideas with colleagues, employees, clients or contractors, an effective communication strategy is vital to business success.
Here are 10 common mistakes you should weed out of your communications ASAP:
1. You hide bad news.
It is human nature to avoid conflict, and while it might be easier to leave negative feedback unspoken, avoiding it will lead to greater problems in the future.
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