Advice: How to use humour as a manager Written by Brian Bloch Monday 10 January 2022 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Every manager needs humour in their toolbox. From team bonding to defusing failure, this is how to bring out your funny side The value of humour in a manager’s toolbox is beyond question. It can break the ice, facilitate bonding, lighten up proceedings and plaster over difficult situations of all kinds. Both experience and research tell us that humour can release tension and lead to a feeling of relief by accelerating closeness and trust. Humour is now a fully established genre, as is its use in presentations – a topic I teach every semester. But what about humour in more conventional business situations? That is neither so common nor so easy – but it is possible. Keep reading to discover how to use humour to defuse situations and build relationships Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. You have successfully registered As a CMI Friend, you now have access to whole range of CMI Friendship benefits. Please login to the left to confirm your registration and access the article. Advice Looking for advice and guidance? Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
