Communication Is Key

28% of employees cite poor communication as the reason for not being able to deliver work on time (Expertmarket.com). While miscommunication affects all industries, it creates a unique set of problems for production. Budget overrun, production delays, safety hazards, tension and conflicts compromises creativity.

Read along to read three main advice on how to open communication and mitigate risk.

How to Mitigate Risk and Open Communication

Open Communication Channels

Communication builds trust. TV, film or advertising production, relies on people coming together and working together during intense periods of time, very quickly. Often they ahve never met or worked together. Creating good communication channels is paramount to success.

Independent evaluation of success

When events are high-pressured with many moving parts, sitting back and reflecting on the immediate stresses, is not always possible. But it is still valuable.

Independent, anonymous feedback

Independently evaluation of how you are doing can change a dynamic for the better. Feedback is crucial, not only to mitigating any risks, but to build better communication and set benchmarks to work towards.

Employees who feel their voice is heard in the workplace are 4.6x more likely to feel empowered to deliver their best work (Expermarket).

If you are looking to learn more about how team cohesion and values are reflected, using our ‘Eyes On Production’ can give insights and offer suggestions to help better the work environment, challenges, and opportunities.

***This is advice only. Always ask a consultant.