The effectiveness of communication within a team sets the tone for a positive organizational culture and can determine the success of a business. When there is a culture of free and clear communication, employees are more likely to be motivated to contribute to the organization’s goals at the highest level. One of the roles of a leader is to inspire a growth mindset in others and that can only happen when the lines of communication are open. 

Discover your team’s developmental requirements

When you are considering mentoring others, it is helpful to get an honest idea of what team members want to achieve in their careers. You’ll only get a clear picture of this when you are viewed as someone who is approachable and open to input. 

Smart leaders get involved at the ground level and take the time to figure out the informal role of each team member – who the players are and what their talents seem to be. Once this is done and a mentor-mentee relationship is about to be established, it helps when expectations are clearly communicated to help both individuals to be on the same page and committed to supporting the accomplishment of each other’s goals.