Tips for managing employees

Communicate their way

If you have an influential post at work that deals with regulating and supervising other workers it is important to communicate effectively with the. Communication is the only way through which information can be disseminated from one point to another. Communication as a process of creating and exchanging information between or among individuals who are completely different but have something in common in order to reach mutual understanding has to be crafted well. Communication in an organization should be kept simple, precise and straight to the point. Organizations have different type of workers the highly literate and the less literate. It therefore wise for the managers or boss to ask the subordinate they manner or ways in which they prefer getting their messages. Those with assess to the Internet and mobile phones can prefer to get the message through their communication gadgets. The less educated can prefer to get the message through the word of mouth using the language they understand. Other employees prefer to get the message in figures instead of words. Any boss with his employee at heart should do things to suite the subordinates.

Focus on goals

Managers should be guided by goals when dealing with their subordinates and not be particular about the methods. When engaged in a conversation the recipient should all focus on the purpose of conversation and not to develop an attitude of getting their own way at the expense of others. Communication is done to inform, to get the message understood,to achieve the intended goals and to create a strong rapport within the organization. The more the workers communicates the higher the chances for them to remain focused. Recipient should avoid being emotional and arrogant when communicating.

Face up fast

In a conversation the recipients should be simple to sort things out immediately. As a leader, subordinates should be encouraged to be honest and open up their heart. This assist to enable individuals to exchange their ideas in a robust atmosphere. It is wise to talk in an adult way and avoid conflict. Despite the position that individuals hold it is advisably to be respectful of peoples age and positions. At time bosses hate people who challenges them and who tell them their ideas. Wisdom makes one to become a good communicator. It can tell you what to say, how to say it and when to say it with polite selection of words to put across the message.

Do not reward bad behaviour
People come to work with different background that at times does not tally well with their boss's behavior. It is wise not to always be in a habit of trying to solve other people's problems because they will just bounce back to you for assistance. Leaders should set the right precedent to their subordinates. Tell them what behaviour you look forward to them and when and how to display it.

Be clear and consistent

Tell the person you are dealing with what they are required of doing. It is important always to tell your subordinates what need to be changed about then and when. If it is bad behaviour tell it straight when it is displayed that you hate it. Be friendly, open and at the same time firm when dealing with human beings. A human face is a must , but at times you have to wear a different face to show that you can be anything when you are pushed over the corner. A Janus face that is always talked about in public relations practitioner is the best ever to be displayed in communicating or dealing with your subordinate. For views and comments you can email Masuku caven on masuku.caven@gmail.com or call 263-913210607