People and Productivity Increase Profits

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Project Management: Giving Control to Accomplish Results:

One of the project managers primary responsibilities will be to insure that those who are given primary responsibility are also given the requisite authority to accomplish their assignments. The task of assigning the correct type of person with the talents to perform the task includes creating an environment that engenders efficiency and productivity. An environment conducive to such qualities saves the manager from continually having to bring the person up to speed. A positive environment also prevents the person being assigned the task from becoming frustrated and ultimately leaving the organization.

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Communication: What Hinders Clear Communication ?

Communication barriers may be categorized as follows:

• Assumptions about yourself Do I really have something to offer? Is it safe for me to offer suggestions? Do I really want to share the information? Will others really understand? How will the communication affect my self-esteem?
• Attitudes about the message itself Is the information valuable? Do I see the information correctly or understand it well enough to describe it to others? Is it organized? Am I comfortable with what I am saying? Can I maintain eye contact?
• Sensing the receivers reaction Do I become aware of whether or not the receiver is actually understanding? Or, in other words, can I sense from certain cues or reactions by the receiver, whether or not we are communicating? Am I aware of the receivers needs? interests?

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