As the corporate paradigm of the previous century disappears from the American workplace, communication skills are increasingly seen as the crucial glue that holds a corporation together. Shorter employment cycles, performance-based pay, and increased diversity mean that communication in the workplace must be effective, in order to quickly convey information and motivate a wide variety of people. Clear, effective top-down employee communication isn’t enough; successful corporations must also find ways to ensure positive, productive communication between peers. Here are five tips for managers who hope to establish healthy team communication.

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