L&D Article Review #11

Our emotional resilience has been strained. One crisis after the next will do that. And the hardest part? This feeling works its way into ALL portions of our lives. So, for this article, I wanted to focus on self-care and some practical skills to bring into the workforce. Communication is key in working together but HOW you say it can have just as much impact as what you say.

Article #11: Communicate For Resilience: A Five-Step Challenge For L&D Teams - By Tiffany Vojnovski

How long it took to read? - 10 minutes

Who is it for? - Anyone who works in a team and has constant communication.

What I took from this article - I remember very vividly when I screwed up some feedback for a teammate. I focused on the negatives and expressed disapproval over the work. It took me some time to realize that my comments had hurt their confidence and self-esteem. It was a powerful lesson in the importance of building up your teammates. After apologizing, I practiced one of the strategies the author refers to as "responsible candor". While not perfect, I have found my communication improve significantly. Vojnovski outlines 5 tips on building others up and assuming positive intent when others speak to you. These are important skills to practice at all times. However, I feel they are even more crucial today.

https://elearningindustry.com/communicate-for-resilience-five-step-challenge-for-ld-teams