A study from consulting firm FMI Corporation and PlanGrid discovered that 52% of all construction industry rework is a result of poor data and miscommunication. Also, 45% of project managers say they spend more time than planned on communication with various project stakeholders — largely due to poor communication.
The need for leaders to become better communicators is clear. There is also a clear path to get there. Leaders must recognize the elements of effective communication, understand when it makes sense to utilize a certain mode of communication, and learn how to overcome common communication barriers.
Foundational elements to effective communication“The people you are communicating with
