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How to Talk to Your Team One-on-One to Get Work Done
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Stop management by WhatsApp. I see it everywhere in the Nigerian business scene - founders, CEOs, and managers blasting angry messages into group chats because a project is behind.
You might feel an emotional release from "ranting," but here is the truth: your team is ignoring you. They see the first two lines, close the app, and go back to their own priorities while you think you've actually done something.
WhatsApp is a messaging tool, not a management tool.
If you want to move the needle and achieve results, you have to stop evading the "difficult conversation."
Real leadership happens one-on-one. If there is a problem:
Go direct: Walk into their office or pick up the phone.
Be specific: Talk to the person responsible, not the whole group.
Create accountability: Agree on next steps, set clear milestones, and make sure they write it down in a diary or calendar.
Don't let your business stay stuck because youre afraid to be assertive or because of in effective communication habits.