If you don’t like how you’re being treated. You feel left out. You’re worried about the direction of a project. You like the way things are being run. Let someone know that.

That’s the way we improve. Our processes get smoother. We become a well oiled machine. We change the way certain things are being done. 

If we don’t communicate how we feel no one will ever know. The company may continue to do the same things. It may seem like everything’s fine. Then half their staff leave. Why? No one ever voiced how unhappy they were. Speak up.

Don’t worry about the backlash of speaking up. Ask questions as to why things are how they are. Approach the communication tactically. 

“Why do we do x?” “What purpose does x process play in our day to day?” “Why is x so important?”  

You can also propose a new plan. If you come with a new idea it doesn’t seem like an attack on someone else’s well thought out plan. 

“What if we did y instead of x?” “Have we ever thought about changing x this way?” “How do you think we can improve x?” 

Mostly use open-ended questions.

Most of all, don’t worry what people think. No question is a dumb question. Ask as many questions as possible. 

If everything is going great, let someone know. You don’t want them to change a process that’s working great. At the same time, don’t fall into the trap of if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. 

You can always improve a current process. Let people know they’re doing a good job. If you see an area everyone can improve upon, speak up. 

Communication is key to a company and individual’s success.