BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP TO OVERCOME PERSONAL BARRIERSEditors PickHuman Resources by Bernard Taiwo - November 22, 20200 Share Share on Facebook Share Share on TwitterTweet Share on Pinterest Share Share on LinkedIn Share Share on Digg Share BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP TO OVERCOME PERSONAL BARRIERSPhoto by Athena from PexelsFrankness, openness, and effective communication are essential to successful delegation, helping to build and sustain trust and overcome many personal barriers. You can reinforce trust and nurture mutual esteem through careful management. Communicating WellWhen managers keep knowledge to themselves,communicate sporadically and incompletely, or even make no attempt to tell the truth at all, mistrust and other negative feelings in their staff will build rapidly. But misunderstandings and unjustified suspicions can result even when people believe they are discussing matters openly and honestly. Some managers hear only what they want to hear, and employees may be afraid to contradict them. To be a good communicator, you must express your ideas clearly and develop your listening skills. This will encourage others to share their thoughts and opinions with you.See also SOLAR ENERGY: NIGERIA’S OPTION TO POWER SUPPLY BROUHAHA Comparing PerceptionsWhen assessing whether you are a helpful and accomplished delegator, you must always bear in mind the delegate’s point of view. You may uncover a surprising gulf in the way a situation is perceived .Make it clear from the from the start that you want and expect honest opinions about your delegating style. If the feedback you receive indicates that you are thought of as interfering and distrustful, act immediately to correct the situation. The more delegates realize that they have real responsibility and will not be second-guessed, the better they will do.See also PMB, ATIKU AND NIGERIA’S FUTURE Respecting OpinionsTreat everybody with the same respect that you expect yourself, because your staff are allies in the job of management. When you delegate, you show respect by entrusting part of your work to another because you believe in their capability and suitability.To build mutual respect, ask your delegates for their opinions on how the work should be done, and show you are listening to their suggestions. DO’SDON’TSDo use all means to communicate with your staffDon’t be dismayed by differing perceptions – they are naturalDo strive to regard your associates as competent peopleDon’t forget that trust is a two-way process that can take time and effort to establishDo remind delegates that you respect and appreciate themDon’t ask people to do things that you wouldn’t do yourselfDo show your delegates loyalty and supportDon’t use delegates as scapegoats when things go wrongDo allow delegates the opportunity to give their opinionsDon’t dissuade staff from speakingSee also ELEMENTS OF COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS TIPSMake sure you give people plenty of authority rather than little.Always deal swiftly and positively with idle and unjustified rumorsIf you do not trust a member of staff, do not keep them.Treat your own perceptions as facts and analyse them objectively.Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInWhatsAppSkypeTumblrMorePrintPinterestTelegramRedditPocketRelatedShare Share on Facebook Share Share on TwitterTweet Share on Pinterest Share Share on LinkedIn Share Share on Digg Share