clarity
(noun)
The state, or measure of being clear, either in appearance, thought or style; lucidity.
Examples of clarity in the following topics:
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Setting Transparency Norms
- Clarity refers to how easily comprehended the information or communication is.
- Managers who limit the use of technical terminology, fine print, or complicated mathematical notations in their correspondence with suppliers and customers are employing clarity.
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Common Causes of Team Conflict
- Ambiguity about means and ends: Lack of clarity about tasks, strategies, and/or goals can lead people to make assumptions that others do not share or agree with, which can result in conflict.
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Learning to Speak
- To respect others' time, communication should aim for brevity and concision without sacrificing clarity and completeness.
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The Manager's Role in Group Decisions
- The most useful role at this point is that of coach, such as if the group needs help managing interpersonal relationships or if additional clarity is needed about an alternative.
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The Impact of Culture on an Organization
- Gerry Johnson's cultural web offers great clarity about how an organizational culture responds to and reflects influencing factors.
- Ensure clarity in the strategic vision.
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Employee Orientation
- This should focus primarily on knowledge of the company culture and co-workers, along with increased clarity as to how they fit within the organizational framework (i.e., their role).
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Setting Objectives and Standards
- These standards need to be enforceable and teachable and must be communicated with clarity and simplicity.
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Stages of Team Development
- Once their efforts are under way, team members need clarity about their activities and goals, as well as explicit guidance about how they will work independently and collectively.
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Developing Leadership Skills
- However, when several different sources concur on a similar perspective, whether a strength or weakness, the clarity of the message increases.