At work, especially in fast-paced environments, effective communication is key for success. When facing a life-altering diagnosis like cancer, communication becomes a lifeline for those balancing work and health challenges. However, how to manage these communicating is not always intuitive. Fortunately there are some steps you can take to make this process easier.
In a recent Fast Company article, Overcommunicating Is Often More Productive: Here Are 5 Ways to Talk More So You Can Talk Less, time coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders offers some insights to how to manage communications at work. Below are our top highlights.
- Clarify Timeframes: When someone checks in, acknowledging the receipt of their communication and setting clear deadlines for when they can expect the task to be done can put that person at ease and lessen the likelihood of misunderstandings or further communications.
- Check-Ins: Regular status updates to your team, either through weekly reports or standing weekly meetings, can also help put everyone involved in your projects/tasks at ease. Knowing to expect these check-ins can lead to less questioning and foster trust.
Clear, open, and consistent communication is essential when juggling a serious health condition and professional responsibilities. For more tips and information on Communicating Effectively, check out the archived recording of our Communicating effectively webinars and our Communicating Effectively Survival Guide. Additionally, make sure to consult the At Work and Looking for Work sections of our website. And be sure to check out our free tools and publications.