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Two Way Communication

Wayne rivers
By Wayne rivers
10 minutes

Communication is a never ending challenge in the construction industry. Historically, it has been very top-down: supervisors tell direct reports what to do and they do it. That type of one way communication is both fast and simple, but is it the optimum method for producing great results and fostering employee engagement?

Please tune in this week as Dennis discusses the need for deeper, more robust communications whether on the jobsite or in the office and offers five tips for getting communication right. Every contractor aspires to perfect comms, but few are satisfied they’ve achieved that standard. What has worked for you? Please share with us in the comments.

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