Notice boards are often overlooked as communication
tools. Questions like, how many will see
it and is it in a populated position? Should always be considered. On my Essex travels I have seen some positive
points of displays and some that have good basics which would very much benefit
from some extra input. After all, how many of us have looked at a noticeboard and just seen a blur of images.all of us!
How to make your notice board be an effective communication
tool:
· keep it simple
· Encourage use of expiry dates, if not up-dated employees will not bother looking
· Creative repetition can be an important thing when trying to embed an important message
· Use interaction which can create a sense of being in a community-something you don’t get through email.
How we communicate can have dramatic effects on work performance and once up, remains a free source of communication. Although, remember to up-date. Notices that reflect upon employee progress can motivate and encourage employees to strive and accomplish their goals.
When I look at a notice board I want to be clear with what’s new and what is coming up. I like to be in the know with current policies and up-dated when something has changed. Those of you that know me , know that I like to be busy and in the loop. A canteen is an excellent area for a notice board as most employees use this facility at some point during their shift.
Busy notice boards can lose their power of
communication: Human brains take less in
if something is visually too chaotic. We
have to look at information and do something with it for the information to transfer
from our short term to long term memory.
By doing something I mean, ask a question, go over it, jot it down or
even have a conversation with someone else. For those notice boards that have cobwebs on, dust off and make a cuppa, then recycle and up-date.| Don't leave it this long! |
