Ask for Their Thoughts Inventiv's Blog
When faced with a difficult problem, give your people an opportunity to assist. Ask for their thoughts or recommendations.
Communication Posts
Ask for Feedback on Your Performance Inventiv's Blog
Ask for feedback on your performance from your employees, either face-to-face or through a note depending on your mutual comfort level.
State Your Beliefs Inventiv's Blog
Hearing from one's leader about what he or she believes can have a powerful impact on morale and motivation. State your beliefs to reinforce what you feel is important to your team.
Let Them Think a Minute Inventiv's Blog
Give people time to think before giving you a response to a big decision. Requests for assistance, or other changes in their expectations often require time to process. Let them think for a moment before forming their response.
Ask "How's It Going?" Inventiv's Blog
When asking team members a question, they'll usually assume you are looking for a specific answer, which limits the insight and support you can offer your people. Broaden your conversations by asking a simple open-ended question: how's it going?