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A successful project requires a smooth execution as possible with minimal misunderstandings. However, no workplace is perfect, and it is common to find misunderstandings among team members and between team members and the project manager. Some misunderstandings in a project team can be common as the listed below;
THE HANDLING STRATEGIES
Strategy One: Communicate clearly in writing and verbally
Always be clear, polite, and respectful both verbally and in writing, including in email communications. Use positive verbiage and place the project success at the top of the agenda, while appreciating team members.
Strategy Two: Write things down
Take notes when communicating with team members, the management, or other stakeholders. Don’t solely rely on our memory as it often fails, so it is better to be safe than sorry.
Strategy Three: Repeat
Repeat your communication and ask the team members to repeat what you have said. Make sure that the message is received well, even when communicating about a less urgent matter. As long as the message means something to the project, it should be repeated.
Strategy Four: Confirm
Every verbal and written communication must be confirmed. Do not delay your response, even only to confirm the acceptance of the message. That does not mean you need to be always tuned to your emails while not focusing on your real work. Batch process your emails throughout the day and respond to the ones that really require a response. Tell them that you are working on the answer and tell them how much more time you would need to complete it.
At last, misunderstandings can be reduced with the well-developed flow of clear and accountable communications. As long as the project manager is aware of the possible points of misunderstanding and handle them appropriately, smooth project completion can be expected.