Knowing Me, Knowing You – For Better Teamwork

Course Description

We know that it is essential to be able to communicate and bring our message across effectively to our team at all times. However, the message sent and received may often be different because we do not see ourselves objectively. If what we say is clear to us, we think it should be equally clear to others. Yet, why do others have a problem understanding us? In fact, why do we have a problem understanding others?

We also sometimes distort other people’s feedback, actions, and decisions to fit our views, and we rarely seem to recognise when it is happening. This can result in distrust or dislike within the team, where people feel underestimated, undervalued, or even misjudged.

The truth is we affect our environment with our perceptions, actions, and reactions. The realisation of this helps us become aware that the way others perceive and act is influenced by our actions and communication. While we communicate with more awareness and focus on positive behaviours within each other, we will influence more of the same. Eventually, this will build an environment where everyone, in their uniqueness, can thrive. It increases the circle of tolerance with better understanding when we work with others. In turn, it also enhances team morale, cohesiveness, and productivity.