Hello communication leaders! This is the second blog post in a series we are doing over the next few weeks on how to communicate more effectively in business settings.
First up, we are going to focus on speaking to colleagues.
Communicating Effectively with Colleagues
Communicating Effectively with Supervisees/Employees

Downward communication includes messages directed at audience members who hold a lower place on the organizational hierarchy than the sender. As a supervisor, you will also have to speak to people whom you manage or employ.
Information Flow is Key for Effective Communication
Information should flow to and away from supervisors. Supervisors help set the tone for the communication climate of an organization, so it is important that they model and live up to the expectations for oral communication that they have set for others. Being prepared, consistent, open, and engaging helps sustain communication, which helps sustain morale. Supervisors also send messages, intentional or unintentional, based on where they deliver their presentations. For example, making people come to the executive conference room may be convenient for the boss but intimidating for other workers.