Schedule One-on-One Time Inventiv's Blog
Schedule one-on-one time with employees to build meaningful connections, understand their concerns, and find ways to improve both of your work experiences.
Communication Posts
State Your Assumptions Inventiv's Blog
When you state your assumptions, you are provide context that helps team members best execute against your goals and objectives.
Set Clear Expectations Inventiv's Blog
Set clear expectations to align your team behind goals and objectives. Stating expectations makes it more likely you will accomplish your goals.
Let Me Think a Minute Inventiv's Blog
Ask for a moment before giving a response if something has caught you by surprise. Saying "let me think" ensures you eliminate knee-jerk reactions.
Go to Lunch Inventiv's Blog
Build rapport and hear new perspectives by inviting an employee to go to lunch. Focus on connecting with each other as people.
Go for a Walk Inventiv's Blog
Go for a walk with someone on your team to discuss how things are going. This informal setting equalizes the supervisor-report dynamics.