From Noise to Impact: How to Improve Team Communication

Because better collaboration starts with better communication

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Every leader I work with wants to improve team collaboration – to build a culture of psychological safety, feedback, and belonging.

Yet many overlook the most crucial piece of the puzzle: effective communication.

Every week, I facilitate multiple workshops with senior leaders from global organizations. These are smart, insightful executives. But not everyone communicates effectively.

They ramble, fail to make their point, or overwhelm others in a sea of unnecessary details. The result? More noise than value.

Research supports this: Communication quality is critical for team collaboration – and performance. According to McKinsey, clear communication boosts productivity by 25%. On the flip side, poor communication leads to project failures.

So, how can your team turn noise into impact?

Effective communication comes down to mastering four key areas: Clear, Concise, Collaborative, and Competent.…