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Communicating more effectively.
C Kline1, J A Leedy, G Riedemann
1Casa Grande Regional Medical Center, AZ.
Clinical Laboratory Management Review : Official Publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association
|October 6, 1991
Summary
Effective organizational communication requires freely shared information, not guarded secrets. Managers need systems for early problem detection and employee morale assessment to boost productivity.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Communication
- Management Science
- Information Exchange Dynamics
Background:
- Information is often treated as a guarded commodity within organizations.
- Lack of open communication hinders productivity and problem-solving.
- Effective communication is crucial for organizational success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of free information exchange in organizations.
- To provide insights into managerial strategies for improving communication.
- To offer practical tips from top communicators on enhancing information flow.
Main Methods:
- Survey of top communicators on their strategies.
- Analysis of organizational communication best practices.
- Review of managerial roles in information dissemination.
Main Results:
- Organizations benefit from open information sharing regarding goals and constraints.
- Managers require early warning systems to address issues proactively.
- Assessing employee morale and managing interpersonal dynamics are key managerial tasks.
Conclusions:
- Promoting better information exchange is vital for organizational health and productivity.
- Managers play a critical role in fostering an environment of open communication.
- Sharing information freely empowers employees and prevents minor issues from escalating.