Study after study confirms the fact that productivity and employee commitment are highest in those work areas where people are kept fully and regularly informed. The better you communicate, the better your return on investment (ROI). The fact is that organizations that communicate effectively dramatically outpace organizations that don?t. According to a global Watson Wyatt study with more than 267 companies representing all major industry sectors, a significant improvement in communication effectiveness is associated with a 29.5% increase in market value. Additionally, companies that communicate effectively were more likely to report employee turnover rates below those of their industry peers. And where do employees most prefer to get job related information? According to virtually every survey done on this subject, the answer is the same: the manager or the supervisor. The Manager?s Toolkit for Becoming a Better Communicator provides tools, tips and templates for enhancing your communication effectiveness including advice on listening, determining your communication style, communication alternatives, and meeting templates.