clarity

Examples of clarity in the following topics:

• Setting Transparency Norms

  • Clarity refers to how easily comprehended the information or communication is.
  • Managers who limit the use of technical terminology, fine print, or complicated mathematical notations in their correspondence with suppliers and customers are employing clarity.

• Common Causes of Team Conflict

  • Ambiguity about means and ends: Lack of clarity about tasks, strategies, and/or goals can lead people to make assumptions that others do not share or agree with, which can result in conflict.

• Learning to Speak

  • To respect others' time, communication should aim for brevity and concision without sacrificing clarity and completeness.

• The Manager's Role in Group Decisions

  • The most useful role at this point is that of coach, such as if the group needs help managing interpersonal relationships or if additional clarity is needed about an alternative.

• The Impact of Culture on an Organization

  • Gerry Johnson's cultural web offers great clarity about how an organizational culture responds to and reflects influencing factors.
  • Ensure clarity in the strategic vision.

• Employee Orientation

  • This should focus primarily on knowledge of the company culture and co-workers, along with increased clarity as to how they fit within the organizational framework (i.e., their role).

• Setting Objectives and Standards

  • These standards need to be enforceable and teachable and must be communicated with clarity and simplicity.

• Stages of Team Development

  • Once their efforts are under way, team members need clarity about their activities and goals, as well as explicit guidance about how they will work independently and collectively.

• Developing Leadership Skills

  • However, when several different sources concur on a similar perspective, whether a strength or weakness, the clarity of the message increases.