November 27, 2008
Listening Skills Revisited – 6 – All Ideas are Valued
If one of your employees gives you a suggestion in a meeting or otherwise, encourage them.
If you don’t like their idea don’t dismiss it off-handedly. Explore with them where there may be flaws.
Your personal experience should feed into the success of the team as a whole.
Always listen encouragingly to their ideas and make sure that you compliment them on their enthusiasm and positive participation.
Filed under Developing Your People, Managing Me by Martin
