One thing that can hinder a relationship among managers is poor communication. It’s easy to believe that your managers will always be forward with you and will have no trouble approaching you with problems; but this isn’t necessarily true for some groups. To ensure your employees feel comfortable with you and with each other, promote communication that is open and honest with each other. Allow everyone to give their input and to not hold back on their wants and needs. Be responsive to them and support feedback from others. Having this type of communication builds respect among the group and helps build trust along the way.
Tips:
- Have an open door policy
- Ask questions frequently
- Give everyone a chance to speak