"People are saying, I want a company and a job that values me as much as I value it. I want something in my life not just to invest my time in, but to believe in" Anita Roddick
Answer this question ...who really makes or breaks an organization's performance and/or effectiveness?
We know it's not any one individual, it's all about a team of individuals!
Understanding true success is realizing there is something bigger and more important than ourselves. Organizations are effective when they realize the importance of helping people reach greater ends together and recognize it is creating a culture of all working together that is far more important than what any one person can do alone.
How do we get there? Each of us wants to be treated as a unique and valuable person. We each have a need to belong to "something" and we each have traits that are of great value. Creating an environment that allows individuals to utilize their innate talents is key. Treating each individual with respect by our actions and words is not just nice to do but it is a must!
How do we build effective "teams"? My approach is full "Employee Engagement"...the "ticket" to optimizing individual performance. In order to determine how performance and effectiveness can improve, we have to ask our employees what they feel is needed to improve? Ask and you shall receive information that is invaluable. Allow your employees to identify the challenges and improve upon the challenges together.
Finally, all leaders need to "role model" expectations of behaviors desired. Creating a culture of respect has to be a priority. Engaging employees in a meaningful manner follows and naturally results in positive organization change!
Let me help you develop the team of employees that are loyal, engaged, high performers!
