Communication & Teamwork

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw

 

Successful communication results in a common understanding. This can be challenging, as people with different personality styles tend to interpret the same message differently.

 

“That’s not what I meant!” is an often heard phrase following a breakdown in communication.

 

The answer is intentional communication. When people communicate with intent and clarity, the result is fewer misunderstandings, increased trust, and all around better teamwork. 

 

Having worked with teams from different cultures around the world, we can help the people in your organization become intentional communicators by:

 

• Heightening awareness of different behavioral tendencies and communication styles

• Understanding how different personality styles impact teamwork

• Developing personal speaking and listening skills through understanding our natural biases and communication filters

• Cultivating specific practices that enhance communication for the benefit of both the individual and the organization