The Coffee Cup Is a Management Tool
Wednesday July 30, 2008
"Let's grab a cup of coffee". That can be a powerful suggestion. When you want to focus on what someone is trying to tell you, when you don't have time for a business lunch, when you just need a few minutes in your day when you can focus on one thing at a time, take the other person out for coffee. It will be a nice break for you, a perk for them, and you'll learn more than you expect.
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It’s also an excellent way to connect with your employees in an informal environment. By opening a dialogue with them over a cup of coffee, you can uncover their concerns about the job or their suggestions for improvement.