Many of us associate taking credit for our work as showing off or boasting. We’re concerned that we may seem arrogant, conceited or self-important. Granted, we may be perceived that way if we are, in …

Being succinct and being abrupt are similar in that they both involve being concise and specific. Being succinct is getting to the point quickly and respectfully; being abrupt, however, is getting to the point so …

Jargon often gets in the way of clear communication.
Jargon consists of terms, expressions, acronyms or abbreviations that are understood to a specific group of people. While jargon has its place – it’s quite useful when …

Much is written on how to achieve good team work and dynamics by motivating others. But what if you have little influence on the group? Well, there’s one person you can always influence and that’s …

Effective conflict resolution requires good negotiating skills and good communication skills. While there are many factors to consider when resolving conflict, let’s start by looking at four overarching factors to keep in mind elements.
1. Know …

Building relationships at work isn’t difficult, but they do take some time and effort to develop and grow.
One of the easiest ways to build relationships with co-workers is to give them sincere, honest compliments. This …

One of the challenges when communicating effectively is how to translate data into meaningful information. All too often, we assume that the receivers of our data understand what it is that we want them to …

Here are four communication tips that maintain good relationships and avoid miscommunciation.
Say what you want, not what you don’t
Instead of saying that you don’t want the meeting to go overtime, say you have to …

It’s not possible to have good working relationships without good communication. In fact, success is achieved easier and more quickly when we have good working relationships based on a foundation of good communication.
Good communication skills …

Effective teamwork creates incredible results. However, having an effective team is not as easy as sounds – it takes attention and work. Here are some factors that produce a well-running, highly productive team:
Strong Leadership
Good team …