According to McKinsey, 44% of executives report that communication issues contribute to project delays or failures. Conversely, effective internal communication is linked with improved productivity, satisfaction and alignment among teams.

Taking steps to improve internal communications at work is essential for unlocking your team's full potential. And quite often, a little bit of creative communication could be just what you need to spark better engagement.

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The Harvard Business Review reports that the average full-time employee receives roughly 120 messages each day. Obviously, that number of emails can be overwhelming, and it can all too easily cause important messages to slip through the cracks.

Aside from reducing the total number of emails that are sent within the organization, leaders can also improve engagement on important messages by taking steps to make their emails more interactive. For example, emails that include surveys, comment boxes or other interactive elements can help drive engagement on important topics.

Leaders aren't the only ones with important insights to share. Employees at all levels and in all sectors of the company can help others improve by sharing their own knowledge and experiences.

Many companies encourage this higher

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