October has seen the first official interest rate rise after the GFC, and economists are praising this as proof that the Australian economy is making a strong recovery. In business, this is the time where you should be assessing if everyone in your organisation is ready to drive the future of the business forward. Has there been restructures? Are people expected to do more with fewer resources? Is everyone familiar with the vision and values of the organisation?
Now is a great time to ensure that each member of your organisation is completely clear on their goals, and what a good job looks like in relation to these goals. Employees also need to understand how their day to day tasks align with the overall goals of the organisation. This can increase engagement and productivity.
Ken’s recent book, Helping People Win at Work, Co-authored with Australian Garry Ridge, Global Chief Executive of WD-40 Company has some really great tips about creating a culture where people are motivated, engaged and really enjoy their work. We wish you all the same success in your organisations.
Your Blanchard Team.
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October, 2009
Meaningful Direction
How are most organisations doing when it comes to managing the performance of people in their companies? Not very well, according to Dr. Vicki Halsey of The Ken Blanchard Companies. In talking with managers and direct reports over the past year, Halsey has heard a lot of frustration with the process of leading others.
As she explains, “Managers are upset because their people aren't doing what they think they should do. Direct reports are upset because they are not getting the direction that they need.”
Part of the problem comes from confusing competence with commitment, according to Halsey.
“When I ask managers what they most want from their people, I hear things like, ‘I want them to have a positive attitude. I want them to communicate better. I want them to be more of a team player.’
“So, managers are thinking about the traits that they would like their employees to exhibit, instead of the actions they would like them to be taking.”
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