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Your team is struggling with communication clashes. How can you bridge the gap and foster harmony?

Ever navigated through choppy team communication waters? Share your strategies for creating a smooth-sailing collaborative environment.

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Your team is struggling with communication clashes. How can you bridge the gap and foster harmony?

Ever navigated through choppy team communication waters? Share your strategies for creating a smooth-sailing collaborative environment.

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    Vishakha Mittal

    Senior Manager People Development, HR @ UHG

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    • Active Listening Frameworks – Decode intent beyond words to foster mutual understanding. • Psychological Safety – Create an environment where diverse perspectives surface without fear. • Cognitive Diversity Models – Adapt communication to different thinking styles for clarity. • Collaborative Intelligence Protocols – Encourage synergy over silos through structured collaboration. • Mediation Methodologies – Resolve conflicts via structured dialogue and neutral facilitation. • Empathetic Recalibration – Align discourse with shared objectives to maintain cohesion. Harmony isn’t spontaneous—it’s architected through intentional strategy.

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    VIREN MANIYA

    Director at Terahertz Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.

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    To bridge communication gaps, identify the root cause: 1) Unclear Expectations: If miscommunication arises from vague goals, implement short daily or alternate-day check-ins and monthly strategy meetings to ensure alignment. 2) Hierarchy & Ego Barriers: If power dynamics hinder openness, encourage a bottom-up feedback system, promote cross-level interactions, and lead by example to foster transparency. 3) Internal Politics: Address conflicts through team-building activities, cross-department collaboration, and proactive conflict resolution. By tackling these issues strategically, you create a transparent and cohesive team environment.

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    Ricardo Chang

    Strategic Business Manager│Business Development │Sales & Commercial │ B2B & B2C │ Disruptive Innovator

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    ✅ Fomentar la escucha activa: Asegurar que todos los miembros del equipo se sientan escuchados y comprendidos. ✅ Definir expectativas claras: Establecer normas de comunicación para evitar malentendidos. ✅ Promover la empatía: Incentivar la comprensión de diferentes perspectivas dentro del equipo. ✅ Implementar herramientas digitales: Usar plataformas colaborativas para mejorar la interacción. ✅ Facilitar espacios de diálogo: Crear reuniones periódicas para abordar inquietudes y fortalecer la cohesión.

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    🍀 Marie CAMAETI 🍀

    🌱Passionnée par l’humain et la transmission – Marque employeur | Recrutement | Accompagnement 🌱

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    Naviguer dans une communication d’équipe parfois houleuse, ça arrive à tout le monde ! De mon expérience, trois leviers font la différence : la clarté, pour éviter les malentendus ; l’écoute active, car comprendre les attentes et les freins de chacun fluidifie les échanges ; et l’exemplarité, car une communication bienveillante et constructive commence par soi.

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    Cecilia Jaraquemada Arevalo

    Gestión de Personas

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    Mejorar la comunicación y la armonía en un equipo requiere un enfoque estratégico y constante, como hacerlo? 1. Fomentar la comunicación abierta y transparente 2. Crea un entorno donde todos se sientan cómodos compartiendo ideas y preocupaciones. 3. Organiza reuniones regulares para que todos puedan estar al tanto de los avances y desafíos del equipo. 4. Escuchar activamente: Practica la escucha activa, prestando atención a lo que los demás dicen sin interrumpir. 5. Definir roles y expectativas claras. 6. Fomentar la empatía y el respeto 7. Usar herramientas de comunicación efectiva 8. Reconocer y celebrar los logros del equipo. 9. Incorporar retroalimentación constructiva y constante. 10. La confianza es fundamental en cualquier equipo.

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    Mahmoud Abdelmoneam

    HR Supervisor | Talent Management | Career Coach | Soft Skills Trainer | Helping Organizations Build People-Centric Cultures

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    Acknowledge the Problem: Be upfront that there’s an issue and you want to fix it. Promote Active Listening: Encourage everyone to really listen and repeat what they’ve heard to avoid misunderstandings. Set Clear Expectations: Make sure everyone knows how and when to communicate (like response times and feedback). Choose Communication Tools: Agree on which platforms to use (Slack, email, etc.) so everyone’s on the same page. Create a Safe Space: Make it okay for team members to speak up without fear of judgment. Do Team-Building: Try activities to build trust and improve communication. Lead by Example: Model good communication yourself so others follow suit.

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    Ishika Azad

    IIM Rohtak | Ex Ericsson | Ex EY

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    Effective communication involves several key strategies to foster understanding and collaboration. Active listening helps decode intent beyond words, ensuring mutual comprehension. Creating psychological safety allows diverse perspectives to surface without fear, encouraging open discussions. Adapting communication to different thinking styles enhances clarity, making interactions more effective. Structured collaboration promotes synergy over silos, strengthening teamwork. Resolving conflicts through neutral facilitation and structured dialogue helps maintain harmony. Aligning conversations with shared objectives ensures discourse remains cohesive and focused on collective goals.

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    Viviane Markutis

    Analista de Inteligência de Vendas | Analista de Pricing | Analista de Mercado | Business Intelligence | Comercial | Negócios | Planejamento de Vendas

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    Eu provoco reuniões , discussões, 1:1 e principalmente encontros sem crachá. Existe um profissional e um ser humano que precisam de validade 🙏

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    Sameer Rajpal

    Head of Human Capital | Spearheading HR Strategy & Organizational Agility | Building Future-Ready Workforces through AI & Change Management | Executive Coach

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    Communication breakdowns can cripple even the most talented teams. To bridge the gap: 1. Start with active listening sessions. Create a safe space for team members to express concerns without judgment. 2. Implement regular team-building activities to foster trust and understanding. 3. Establish clear communication protocols and expectations. 4. Provide training on different communication styles and conflict resolution techniques. 5. Lead by example, demonstrating open and respectful communication. 6. Encourage feedback and address issues promptly. Remember, fostering harmony is an ongoing process. Consistency and commitment are key to creating a cohesive, high-performing team.

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    Wanderson Ribas de Oliveira

    Assistente Administrativo | Analista Financeiro | Tesouraria | Contas a Pagar e Receber

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    Com o diagnóstico feito, é preciso estabelecer diretrizes claras de comunicação (canais e formatos de comunicação), proporcionar treinamento e desenvolvimento e reforçar a cultura organizacional vinculando a comunicação ao propósito da empresa.

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