Talk With, Not At

If I set up a meeting to share announcements about the company, I am talking 'at' people.

If I send an email to my team with information about a new project, I am talking 'at' people.

If I want to talk 'with' others, I need to create opportunities for dialogue.

How to do that?

Ask for comments.

Invite questions.

Check in with the group.

Follow up with individuals.

Open my door, literally and figuratively.

Effective communication is multi-directional.