A strengths-based organization is more engaged, and engaged companies are stronger, according to Gallup studies. Do you know the strengths of your staff?
Gallup, an organization that has been studying human nature and behaviour for more than 70 years, published The 12 Elements of Great Managing. This book is a compilation of 10 million workplace interviews - the largest worldwide study of employee engagement and from that the authors created the 12 Elements. I list the 12 Elements below to give you some insight on what is involved. So, the studies are showing that while the 12 Elements create engagement, when combined with also knowing and understanding your strengths and the strengths of your team, you have a powerful combination to create amazing results with productivity, profitability and improved employer-employee relationships. Sounds like a winning combination to me!
Read the article here...Gallup's most well known work on Strengths would be Strengths Finder which was released in 2001 under the book Now, Discover Your Strengths, with Strengths Finder 2.0 following that in 2007. Great materials with assessments to assist you in determining your strengths and the strengths of your team. 12 Elements of Great Managing
1. I know what is expected of me at work
2. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right.
3. At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day.
4. In the last 7 days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work.
5. My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person.
6. There is someone at work who encourages my development.
7. At work, my opinion seems to count.
8. The mission or purpose of my company makes me feel my job is important.
9. My associates or fellow employees are committed to doing quality work.
10. I have a best friend at work.
11. In the last 6 months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress.
12. This last year I have had opportunities at work to learn and grow.I could talk about all of the work of Gallup for hours! There is so much content in their work about the ins and outs of people and the way and why they work. It is fascinating! But enough for now.
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