Different people process information in different ways, so to be an effective manager, you must adapt to many different learning styles at once. You can start by simply asking employees how they best receive information. Then, as you become more comfortable with your employees, you'll start to learn different employee styles. It's like an elimination diet: You'll gain insight into what happens when tasks are assigned in specific ways. This will help speed up the process and also uncover areas where communication gaps exist. As this process becomes more efficient, you'll also be able to teach employees new skills. The first step is to assign projects in new and different ways. Next, as in any area of improvement, it’s important to discuss the new approach as part of a skills training initiative.