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Running Head: COMMUNICATION STYLES THAT PROMOTE CHANGE 1

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Communication Styles that Promote Change.

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Some of the critical communication styles every leader should aspire to use include coaching, in which case a leader takes the initiative of advising the employees on the best way to approach situations of the handle a particular task (IRVING, 2014). I will use such a type to help my staff develop a broad set of skills and technical know-how on what I tend to change, and by so doing, it will be easy to initiate changes with full support from the staff members. Secondly, I will use teaching as a type of communication to help staff members who seem to be struggling with a particular task or skill. This will lay out a foundation for steps to be followed and explain how and why the teaching is beneficial for future change in how things are done (Pfähler, 2017).

Perhaps the use of directing as a type and style of communication will also help me specify the steps that need to be observed to enable the project to move forward. It should be noted that directing is not the same as dictating; therefore, in every case, leaders use this communication style; they should ensure they are in real sense directing and not dictating their followers. However, if need be, dictation may be sued sparingly when followers perhaps fail to follow the directives given. Besides that, the use of advice will also boost future change since I will be able to clearly spell out and clarify the specific situation to eliminate any form of misconception and misunderstanding to promote intended change.

Finally, by motivating the staff members and listening to them will help me know more about my staff, their preferences as well as knowing them better together with their preferences. This type of communication will facilitate collaboration as a way to lay the foundation for change acceptance and implementation (Prossack, 2018).

References

IRVING, J. (2014, July 31). 5 Types of Leadership Communication | Purpose in Leadership. Retrieved from https://purposeinleadership.com/2014/07/31/5-types-of-leadership-communication/

Pfähler, P. (2017). Leadership Style and Communication. The Example of Larry Page. Munich, Germany: GRIN Verlag.

Prossack, A. (2018, July 31). These 6 Communication Styles Should Be In Every Leader's Toolbox. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashiraprossack1/2018/07/31/these-6-communication-styles-should-be-in-every-leaders-toolbox/#714163525fd7