Smart leaders understand that instructions need clarity. Otherwise you’re assuming employees will know what you want. This can lead to misunderstandings, mistakes, and wasted time.
Motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel, talks to audiences about ways you can easily improve your performance on the job and being able to deliver clear work instructions is a powerful skill. In this episode of our Quick Leadership Tips series, some of the things you will learn include:
- Why instructions prepare employees to perform in your workplace;
- The important components that lead to clear instructions;
- What are some examples of when instructions need clarity;
- What happens when your instructions to your employess are vague;
- Why “the why,” must be a part of your instructions at work.
Let’s Make a Memorable Meeting
And Ken is no stranger to the world of virtual presenting. After all, he spent more than a decade in TV news, where you are presenting directly to a camera lens and have to connect to an audience you can’t see. Ken also believes an engaging and productive virtual presentation needs to be fast paced, include audience participation, and be customized to the organization.
About Ken Okel
As a motivational keynote speaker, Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages leaders with new ways to help meet the challenges of a changing workplace. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit the videos page on his his website. When it comes to challenges, he’s been there, having worked in TV news, disaster relief, and professional ballet.
