Communication barriers can deplete team energy and isolate individuals who may then proceed on the basis of faulty assumptions. Meetings and various inhouse communiques, combined with private discussions, can remove interpersonal barriers before they become larger problems. Communication experts recommend using sincere praise whenever possible to create a more constructive atmosphere. An indirect way of giving praise is through telling others stories about people at your school who are doing remarkable things. It is important to be available and welcome personal contact with others.
Informal meetings are as important as formal ones.
Ask people about their families and call them by their first names. An administrator who takes the time to get to know the staff will be able to identify, develop, and make best use of each staff member's capabilities. When schools move toward site-based management, open communication becomes even more essential. A sense of teamwork can be nurtured through an earnest effort to help each staff member achieve his or her potential. Various researchers indicate humor is the seventh sense necessary for effective school leadership.