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Communication – The Magic Bullet

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Workforce management is a key part of project success, but project managers often find it difficult to get trustworthy information on what really works. From interpersonal interactions to big workforce issues we'll look the latest research and proven techniques to find the most effective solutions for your projects.

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You could call it a magic bullet. One that increases employee engagement and reduces turnover. A study conducted by Watson Wyatt showed effective use of this so-called magic bullet - communication - created extremely good corporate financial performance as well.
 
Fine, you say, but what does this mean to me a project manager? 

It means that you can use the same bullet to generate more engaged workers, lower turnover, and a workforce aligned more closely to your project objectives. If this sounds good to you, then concentrate on improving your ability to manage that communication function – even if your company doesn’t provide the best example. One way to be effective is to cover the many areas of project communication, including:
  • Within the project as a whole
  • Between teams in the project
  • Between phases of the project
  • Regarding lessons learned between projects
  • With those who support but are outside of the project proper

Every incrememnt of improvement you make in your ability to manage the communication function is worth your trouble.


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