Change is vital to staying ahead in business, but so is directing that change. Providence Business News asks local business leaders how their companies set and share their goals.
Do you train managers in communicating the company’s goals and how to best to reinforce them?
• Yes – 68.2%
• No – 31.8%
Do you have standards or policies regarding internal communication strategies?
• Yes – 77.3%
• No – 22.7%
What do you find to be the best way to communicate company goals?
• Hiring an outside service to perform the communication – 0%
• Publishing a company newsletter – 4.8%
• Creating an internal online social network – 9.5%
• Holding regular meetings – 85.7%
What do you find to be the best way to learn what employees believe company goals should be?
• Anonymous employee suggestions – 0%
• Online solicitation – 5.0%
• Brainstorming sessions away from work – 10.0%
• Direct employee conversation in a confidential setting – 30.0%
• Group employee meetings – 55.0%
The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders, representing small and large businesses in a variety of industries throughout the state.