In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo Founder Mark Altman discusses barriers to advocating for yourself and your team, how to be assertive when setting boundaries and expectations, and the consequences of internalizing your emotions in the workplace.

Segment 1:

Do you have an open-door policy because you genuinely believe in it, or do you just think it’s necessary? How can we remove the open-door policy, but still be available and present for our team? What kind of boundaries should we be setting with people in and out of the workplace to ensure proper work-life-balance?

Segment 2:

Despite the positive intentions of an open-door policy, it can lead to a lot of wasted time between us and our teams. How can we provide our teams with the tools and knowledge to take care of their problems as they arise, so we have more time to focus on our own responsibilities? What strategies and processes can we introduce to our teams to ensure that our time is being used efficiently?

Segment 3:

We know that an open-door policy isn’t always ideal, but what other strategies or processes can we put into place as a substitute? How can setting levels of urgency and modes of communication make problem solving a much more seamless process for you and your team?

Segment 4:

As leaders and role models, we have to recognize that our behavior is infectious, which makes communicating effectively such an essential responsibility. What kind of culture are you creating for the workplace, and how can you adjust to ensure that everybody is in a position to succeed? What kind of input from our team should we be assessing in regards to our open door policy?