Transparency, collaboration and clear communication are critical for businesses today \u2013 and having an appreciation of context is one of the most important motivational factors there is. So how can clear communication be a gateway?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n In many ways, this is just common sense \u2013 if staff feel no connection with their co-workers, or have no idea why managers make decisions, then their enthusiasm and commitment will rapidly drain away.<\/p>\n Clear channels of communication are critical for survival. Staff should understand their responsibilities; how their performance is being measured; and how their work fits within the broader objectives of the organization.<\/p>\n The value of this is illustrated by an exchange between JFK and a janitor at a NASA space center in 1962. The president asked the man what he was doing. He replied<\/a>,<\/p>\n “Well, Mr. President, I’m helping put a man on the moon.”<\/em><\/p>\n Read the full article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>