Guessing is not a strategy: How to build decision velocity with AI and real-time data
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There's a lot of organizational news now that you'd probably not want to share with workers. The basic financial reality in your organization and project is one thing. The harsh actions that will have be taken soon are another.
But get this: Your workforce wants you to let them have the bad news. It turns out that when information like this is hidden or delayed workers know it - and lose trust in you and the organization in which you work. Those who can lead the workforce through this situation are highly desirable right now. Of course, you cannot just tell the bad news without preparing workers for what comes next. That's a delicate process and takes some communication savvy.
Start studying up on how to orient workers to make the necessary adjustments in this economic environment. Get with HR, where a department rep may already have useful information. HR should even have instituted communication programs that you can tailor to your needs. Read books on leadership and communication. You can arrive on the other upside of this business cycle with the respect of those around you (and of those who can promote you).
Posted on: January 12, 2009 06:40 AM |
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