Foster better workplace connections with these tips ✨

[TheDrop by CloudApp](getcloudapp.com/blog) Add Context and Clarity to Connect Better We have all experienced a time in the workplace when we felt disconnected due to a lack of clarity or context in communication. The information received may have been vague, lacked important details, or maybe there was a language barrier you just couldn’t make out.  So what does this mean, and how can we use context and clarity in the workplace to foster better connections?  Read on to learn how you can get better connected to your team and deepen your working relationships. www.zight.com   💡 Increase collaboration and engagement  Team collaboration is the foundation of building team synergy and fostering engagement. So can you think of a time when you were sharing knowledge and ideas, and the rest of the team didn’t agree?  Of course we’ve all experienced this, and the disagreement may not always have been due to an unflattering idea. Perhaps you weren’t clear enough in articulating your idea, and it was misinterpreted, leaving you feeling disengaged from the rest of the team.  Communicating your ideas and opinions clearly to avoid misunderstandings and [develop long-term relationships]( with your peers and customers is key to better connections.  You can increase collaboration and heighten engagement by bringing a human touch to the communication by creating a [video recording](. Go ahead, add an interpersonal touch and stand out. Show your face, record your audio to add emotion, and connect people to what they're seeing.   💬 Put meaning to the message and remove ambiguity  Ambiguity can hinder our ability to establish clarity in communication. You may experience uncertainty or vagueness, leaving you frustrated and wasting time with back-and-forth messages.  On the other hand, eliminating ambiguity can have an immensely positive effect on all parties, saving time, empowering everyone to do their best work, and [improving working relationships](.  So, when communicating with your colleagues, put meaning to the message and be clear with your communication. This may mean creating a [screen capture]( and using [annotations]( to point out areas where you need more information, and adding text to clarify what you are trying to communicate.   💪 Improve team alignment and productivity  Providing clarity and direction to your communication fosters a strong [team alignment]( and ensures everyone understands clearly. When you’re taking on a complex project, you want to provide clear direction, support, and motivation to help keep your team focused. Overcome the common communication obstacles that lead to team breakdowns by enhancing team communications with an async video and [improving productivity]( on your team.   😕 Eliminate frustrations, misunderstandings, and miscommunications  The smallest miscommunication can easily jeopardize the success of a team or project. We have all seen this in action. We make assumptions based on the communicated information and become frustrated due to a lack of context explaining exactly what the sender intended.  Without clarity, poor communication can be costly in terms of time, money, and productivity losses. A clear vision or purpose can help team members work through frustrations and misunderstandings. [Recording a video]( will help reduce the communication & cultural barrier between teams and helps them work efficiently without miscommunication.   Looking to improve your communication in the workplace? Check out how Zight's asynchronous visual communication tool can help. [Learn more](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube](   Copyright © 2023 Zight. All rights reserved. 548 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 [Privacy Policy]( [Manage subscription preferences]( [Unsubscribe]()