what could a manager do to improve his listening skills?
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be threatened with job loss.
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As with ALL managers, REMEMBER your people !!!!!  They are what make you strong,   Depend on their knowledge, listen to them, don't be over-bearing.\n\nYour people know more about  their job than you do.  Listen to them.  Don't be too proud to ask them why they do what they do.  Let them explain it to you.....LEARN from then.  Respect them!!!!!
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Go ahead and be smart first ,give him a charming smile first and\nthen slowly start to talk .The less he talks,the more the listeners understand. people who have no idea of what they are saying do not talk anything worthwhile.The balance and composture of the learned and knowledgeable bear testimony to their self -confidence. Infact ,the readers have only sympathy for them.\npeople who are wise do not try to demonstrate their knowledge.\nthey know things well,but talk less!
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The most effective and successful way to improve one's communication skills is to 'COMMUNICATE'.\n\nYes! Unless one is not getting into the practise of communicating all the time, it is hard to have that skill.\n\nFeel free to communicate (in the language you desired to develop)! Never hesitate for the pronunciation mistakes or of its grammar.\nBut when you did those mistakes or may be blunders(depends on the language),  try to avoid the next time and for ever.\nGradually, try to communicate nicely, error-free and fluently.\n\nIts sure it'll be yours.\nBest Wishes!
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Reflective Listening.\n\nCheck with the other person be be sure you understood what they said.\n\nMake a statement like "What I think I heard you say was ...." That gives them and opportunity to correct what you heard to their meeting.\n\nYou can ask the other person to reflect back what you have said in the same way.  \n\nThis is an excellent interpersonal skill to have that helps you in personal relationships, business, and in the counseling world it is used by counselors.  \n\nI hope this is clear enough to help.
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Try starting with an employee suggestion scheme. Implement the good ideas and reward the proponents. And then formalise the evaluation process so people know that ideas wont be ignored by prejudiced managers.
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Your question is an example of how important good communication skills are. Sometimes what we are saying is very clear to us, but very fuzzy to the listener.  Assuming your question is "What is the best way to improve my communication skills?" - \n\nToastmasters - http://www.toastmasters.org/\n\nI heard about them for years, and often would people reccommend them to me. I had lots of excuses:\n"I'm an instructor! I talk in front of people all day!"\n"I am too tired when I get off work to add something else"\n"I took Speech class in school"\n\nWhen I finally got around to going I was amazed - it worked! A few tips -\n* Try different clubs as a visitor until you find one that fits. Each club is run by the members - which means that each club is a little different.\n* Once you join, make a committment to stay at least long enough to finish the first book. It will help you work through the rough spots. Because Toasmasters is ongoing, there is no "end" like there would be with a class.\n* Toastmasters really helps you work through your specific issues whatever they are. The variety in my club is not unusual: IT guys, non-native speakers, trainer/instructors, retired, unemployed, FT employed, student...etc. Everyone starts from thier own place.
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Get into the habit of reading books loud, this will help you increase the pronunciation and vocabulary skill.\nPractice in front of mirror, \nJust put your mind at ease, your main aim is communication, so try to say what you are thinking.\nUse short sentences, simple words and good pauses. \nYou will do fine
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That's a big topic but here are some thoughts to consider. \n\n- Have specific goals and standards for employees. Much easier to evaluate and they will perform better, too. Most people want to do well. If they know what is expected, it's easier for them to do what you want.\n\n- Give specific feedback and EXAMPLES along with judgements. E.g.: "Communication skills with other departments need improvement" would be so much better is you also said, "Examples: In August, Stella reported that Tom had asked for an attendance report but later, we learned that he really needed the report listed for the R&D group only." \n\nThe more specifics you use, the better. To do this, you need notes! Which brings me to:\n\n- Keep notes all year. You want to note positive and negative instances over the long term.\n\n- Give feedback constantly. Don't wait until annual review time. If an employee is ever surprised by something in a review, it is almost always indicative of a manager's problem!
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listening skills of the receiver are the most important factor in a communication. The process of communication is never complete unless and until the message is interpreted as desired by the sender of the message. More over if the lister has poor listening skills, then he want be able to pass on or convey any instructions given by his superior to the subordinates which would lead to ineffective management and inefficient operations of the business. Also important informations or instructions if not conceived properly it would result in the downfall of the business and harm business relationships within the company and also relations with the outside business as well as social world.
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be her friend and make suggestions outside of meetings. If I feel the value of staying in this job of yours', I'd see it as the best training ground for my softskills~ influencing people. How to measure success? You'd become her panic aid, she comes to you when she panics- you can soothe her. When shes indecisive, you'll be her favourite person to talk to, giving subtle hints on solutions.
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What are your strengths/weaknesses?  How would you handle a certain situation?  What did/do you think about your current/past manager?
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Learn to communicate properly.
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I would suggest just start asking people questions about themselves.  Generally people enjoy talking about themselves.  You want people to be more "open", but you need to respect their boundaries.  At my job, we talk all the time and share our lives.  But it is a very professional atmosphere.  There can be a good balance struck.\n\nBest plan of attack is to be a great communicator by listening.
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Ask lots of questions and take and show a true interest in the answers. Think of it as learning something from other's viewpoints! It can be about anything you want if you're asking the right questions. Is your future mom-in law a great cook? Ask her how she chooses vegetables at the market. Is she a great dancer? Ask her how she was introduced to music and if she thinks dancing is good for mental health, etc. Forget about what you have to say though, because talking to hear your own voice is NOT good communication, even in the small talk arena! The right and appropriate words will come to you when you listen! Just listen openly, and ask lots of question. You will be seen as very wise and kind in doing so and make a great impression. \n\nThe best conversationalist is the one who is the greatest listener. Very few words of your own are needed. :-) But in doing this, they'll want to know all about you! So you'll have your chance to talk --- but still focus mostly on listening...if you want to be a great small -- or big -- talker!
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Toastmasters is a great way to improve your speaking and listening skills.  The Toastmasters International website at toastmasters.org has a Find A Club link.  There are 152 Toastmasters clubs in Singapore.  Click on the links to their websites to learn more about them or call some of the contacts.\n\nDirect link to search results:\nhttp://www.toastmasters.org/find/searchresults.asp?Country=Singapore&City=Singapore&imageField.x=62&imageField.y=5\n\nFind A Club link:\nhttp://www.toastmasters.org/find/default.asp
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Ask him what can you do to improve