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Post by katiebourgeois on Nov 9, 2013 20:52:52 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Just Be Quiet And Listen To What Your Employees Have To Say
I think Scheuermann could not be more correct. If employees feel comfortable giving their ideas then they will be more willing to share their ideas when it is needed. This could benefit a company because their ideas can help make a very rounded decision. When people feel that their opinions matter they will probably be more motivated and want to work for your company. When people feel like they matter, they will contribute more to your company. As a manager it is crucial to listen to your employees ideas.
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Post by Holland Bussell on Nov 9, 2013 21:57:59 GMT -6
Communication is one of the most fundamental aspects a company should focus on. Listening to the employees is paramount since they are the ones actually dealing with all the work. They have first hand experience with not only what's going on with the company, but also what funds it which are the customers. They will be the ones who give the proper criticism to help the company turn their negative aspects in to gains.
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Post by w0415498 on Nov 9, 2013 23:58:06 GMT -6
Being asked to give feedback is a great feeling for an employee. We would like to have a say so in what's going on. We would also like to be able to give some ideas too. We can help the business come up with ideas as well.
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Post by sbardwell on Nov 10, 2013 8:44:57 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Just Be Quiet And Listen To What Your Employees Have To Say
Patrick Scheuermann says, “a lot of the issues exist because of a misunderstanding or lack of communication." He is right on par with this statement. Leaders need to actively listen to team members in order to understand what they are communicating. This is in reference to ideas, complaints, compliments, suggestions, etc. When people feel they are genuinely heard they feel respected and appreciated which build a strong team atmosphere. Not listening gives the message that you are a know-it-all which sends a bad message to team members.
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Post by ashleylevernharrison on Nov 10, 2013 17:20:21 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Just Be Quiet And Listen To What Your Employees Have To Say
In order to be a good boss, I believe you have to be able to listen to what your employees have to say. Doing so does give your employees a sense of empowerment and job satisfaction. They know that they can come to you and voice concern about projects and even other employees. I think that it makes the company run smoother because the boss is able to hear about the problems of a project before they become too big to correct.
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Post by wparker on Nov 10, 2013 20:46:53 GMT -6
"Just be quiet and listen to what your employees have to say"
So many times I have given advice or tips to the management team at where I work. They tend to just say "Uh huh" and "Okay," and then do the complete opposite. When things blow up in their face, and this happens often, I just say in my head "I told you so." Granted, I may not always have the best ideas, but some of my co-workers do. If the management just stopped and actually listened to all of us, things would actually improve, yet they still make the same mistake. I like the idea of having team building exercises outside of the workplace. Not only will it create trust among employees, but it may even spark a friendship.bond or two.
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Post by darrell2009 on Nov 10, 2013 21:14:58 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Just Be Quiet And Listen To What Your Employees Have To Say
Getting advice from your employees can be a good idea depending on the type of organization. If you are apart of an organization that is need of everyone's ideas and knowledge in order to stay functional such as NASA it is completely understandable. But some employees in some businesses may try and take advantage and try and use their opinions in every situation on the job which may become over aggressive to a manager.
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Post by danielleolivier on Nov 10, 2013 22:39:32 GMT -6
This article kind of encompasses a lot of previous articles. It all boils down to communication in the workplace. Work environment and culture are an important part of daily work life, it needs to be an open, understanding environment. Employees must feel comfortable enough in their work environment to be able to voice their opinion. In turn, management must be able to have an open ear for this input and be able to utilize it in a way to take the best of the best and build a strategy around that.
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Post by clayb1919 on Nov 10, 2013 22:46:02 GMT -6
Communication is important. This link talks about the importance of working together and communicating in order for an organization to run correctly. Team building activities, especially outside of the workplace can really help to unite coworkers and create a sense of community.
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Post by kselders on Nov 11, 2013 0:04:05 GMT -6
Communication works two ways and as an employer, you have be willing to listen to your employees. When they're happy, you're happy because everyone is respectful of the needs and expectations of each other. Some employers feel that when you're a certain age, your needs are of lesser concern than theirs. As a future employer, I feel that a way to find how to make your business grow, you have to start not only with your consumers but, your employees as we'll. Employees have to want to work for you just because rather than dread coming to work because they have to.
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Post by jameciadavis on Nov 11, 2013 1:47:04 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Just Be Quiet And Listen To What Your Employees Have To Say
The employees are the most important people in the company. They know a lot about the company as well. Manager need to listen to what their their employees have to say. Their opinions are very important. Sometimes the worker can find more efficient ways to perform a job. Also, most workers just want to be recognized and appreciated for their hard work. Employee recognition can be as simple as a handwritten note or e-mail, or as elaborate as Corcoran's "giant gold ribbons" and trophies she awarded for high-priced sales. I think that employee recognition is good for employee morale.
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Post by billyg on Nov 12, 2013 13:19:29 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Just Be Quiet And Listen To What Your Employees Have To Say
If a leader can both encourage employees to give ideas as well as listen to those ideas properly, the employees will have a greater sense of belonging in that company. Not many leaders can both encourage employee ideas as well as implement those ideas after carefully listening and considering. One of the hardest parts about it is just being quiet and paying full attention to what the employee is trying to say. Employees who feel like they belong in a company are sure to come up with better ideas for that company as they will feel tied to it on a personal level.
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Post by katiesnyder on Nov 13, 2013 19:37:21 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Just Be Quiet And Listen To What Your Employees Have To Say
Communication is a huge part of having a successful business. Without communication there is no way for employees to know what their employers expect of them, which can cause delays in the production of the business and lead to more problems down the road. Communication between employers and employees has been a major cornerstone in the business world for years and will continue to be for many more. If managers hope to see their business grow it is important to communicate fully with their employees.
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Post by zekesonnier on Nov 13, 2013 22:15:15 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Just Be Quiet And Listen To What Your Employees Have To Say
I have read a few other articles in this forum on this subject. A company can be compared to a family. A strong family has open discussions and listen to each other. A healthy company does the same. They get feed back from employees and give evaluations to employees. When people feel like their opinions are heard it creates a sense of ownership even if they don't see the direct effect of what they said.
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Post by trey on Nov 14, 2013 13:54:02 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Just Be Quiet And Listen To What Your Employees Have To Say
Communication obviously is a key component in any workplace anywhere. However, some leaders confuse communication with just listening to what employees have to say without taking into account their suggestions. People respond well whenever their input is valued and when they feel that they are an intricate of the business.
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