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A crucial skill for anyone in a managerial or supervisory role is communication. However, not everyone is lucky enough to be a natural at speaking in public or negotiating difficult situations, but there are ways you can improve your communication and interpersonal skills as a manager.

Here are a few top tips:

1. Make yourself a better listener
2. Give and request regular feedback
3. Make time to speak to colleagues and employees
4. Don’t hide behind an email when you can speak to someone face to face
5. Put the word out about yourself and your values so as to avoid sending mixed messages to employees