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Turn Ideas into Action

Studer Education Season 1 Episode 32

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Are you really listening to your employees? Many employees don’t think so, in fact, more than half of employees say their company fails to act on good ideas, and a third of employees feel their ideas are ignored. Why? Because leaders demand action without input, receive feedback and avoid making changes, and lack a clear process for managing ideas. It’s crucial for leaders to let employees speak and pay ridiculous attention to what they are saying so teams are motivated to collaborate towards a solution and action plan. 

This episode addresses questions, such as:

  • How can you support an employee to change their behavior? 
  • Why is there a disconnect between leader and employee perceptions of quality communication?
  • How does listening foster team collaboration? 
  • Why do some team members have deep convictions to their ideas? 

 
 Recommended Reading: To Change Someone’s Mind, Stop Talking and Listen By Nilofer Merchant

Recommended Learning: Conduct a Listening Tour