Many managers/leaders find it hard to establish a connection with their
subordinates. Connection means establishing a rapport wherein a manager/leader
will have a healthy relationship with his people. where there is no barrier
that impedes the flow of formal and informal communication between the manager
and his subordinates. And if there is no barrier there is a smooth flow of
communication that will result to an open and dynamic organizational
environment.
How will a manager/leader establish a healthy connection with his
subordinates? Here are three for your consideration:
1 1.) He should reach out to his
subordinates – Reach out means that he should find time to mingle and talk with
them. He should initiate the conversation and not wait for his subordinates to
initiate it. If the manager/leader initiates the conversation it shows his
humility and willingness to build bridge with his subordinates.
2 2.) He should learn their topics of
interest - This means that if your subordinates love to talk about current
movies by all means try to learn more about current movies. So that you will
have a natural conversation with them.
If their interest is about God and strengthening of family values try to
learn about these topics as well. In other words a manager/leader who desires
to connect will not hesitate to walk the extra mile to achieve his objective/s.
3 3.) He should learn to use simple
language – This means that you should use simple and easy to understand words.
It’s a mistake for a manager/leader to use complicated and hard to understand
words, for the reason that this would create an environment of aloofness and egotism.
If you know how to connect with your subordinates you can easily
communicate to them your ideas, visions and goals for your organization. –
Marino J. Dasmarinas
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