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Listening Skills

- Management-Employee Communications -

Within the organization cohesion has always been fostered through effective communication. Without effective communication the objectives of the organization cannot be achieved because there will be a discrepancy between what management and employees expect. One of the greatest ways to achieve an effective communication system within the organization is through insuring that listening is an element incorporating all communication between management and stockholders, board of directors, employees, suppliers, consumers and any other individuals who have a stake in the company’s overall success. This paper will discuss the importance of effective listening, and the ability to draw information from a diverse resource pool, as a means of creating cohesion within the organization and maintaining open lines of communication between management and employees. A conclusion will address the pitfalls of ignoring effective listening as an integral part of any organizational management communication system.

The human resource factor is often the most critical one in determining a company’s success. All too often, however, the opinions, needs and wants of employees are over looked in the decision-making process. Usually, this is not only because the company’s communication system isn’t properly designed, it is also often an occurrence because of insecure management that is not open and inviting to input from all sources, “Over looking your worker’s needs usually happens when you’re insecure you right to be in charge. Let your employees know you want to hear about what problems they are facing and what ideas they have to fix them. When you ask people their opinion, you show how much you value them. An open atmosphere encourages communication and cooperation. Be open and welcome input from everyone. If a worker comes up with a worthwhile idea, implement as soon as possible. The ...

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