At
Dale Carnegie Training, we personally train, consult and present to
3,000+ businesses and people throughout the course of the year. It is
not unusual for us to be told that an organization's executive team is
difficult to approach during the course of a regular business day.
What
is worse is that they often do not get involved with what is really
happening in their organization, and many employees feel that their
executive leaders are living on their own private island. If this is
happening at your organization, do not rationalize this type of behavior
as being acceptable, as it is slowly alienating "management" from the
"workers." And if you have ever worked or seen someone work with the
door closed more times than not, you know exactly what I am talking
about.
To
help you unite and develop a cohesive team within your organization, we
listed below 3 tips to help you make this a reality. Although some of
the content may be obvious to you, we do suggest that you print out this
e-newsletter and reread it several times - and give a copy to your
management team, too.
3 Tips To Help You Develop A United Front:
Tip #1: Running A Department, Division Or Business Is NOT A Game Of Solitaire -
Often times, many leaders feel that they are alone when running their
department, division or business; however, what separates a business
from its competition has always been and will always be the people.
Without the right core people to support and implement your strategic
initiatives, your business will become static and not grow. So, as you
navigate your business through its daily maze, you will see huge
dividends by engaging your co-workers and employees.
Tip #2: Innovate Or Get Out Of Your Competition's Way -
Today's buyers, whether they are a business or a consumer, want to work
with an innovative organization. If you do not believe me, take a look
at the auto industry. Better yet, take a closer look at Apple Computer.
They went from a floundering business in the 90's to a world leader in
technology - just take a look at their iPods and iPhones. They have
literally put excitement into the minds of millions of buyers by
innovating MP3 players and smart phones. Now look at your organization
to see how you can innovate your product or services.
A
recent survey revealed that close to 90% of all businesses are a
"me-too" business in the mind's eye of many buyers. If you want to
dominate your market, lead the charge in innovation by keeping people
accountable for your strategic vision. Do not accept mediocre results
from your staff. Innovation requires taking some risks. Let people take
chances without them being worried about losing their jobs. Remember
this: If everyone is thinking the same thing, then someone isn't
thinking!
Tip #3: Get Yourself Involved -
Whether it is your personal or professional life, you need to get
involved. Between hobbies, charitable organizations, new clients or
other departments within your company, you need to break through the
everyday grind and channel your thoughts and energies into other areas
(you can also make a lot of valuable contacts). You will find the
greatest level of personal satisfaction is helping people become more
successful.
Executive Summary:
Creating a unified team is one of the biggest challenges facing
executives, managers and supervisors. But if you focus your efforts on
engaging people, getting their comments and innovating the things that
you do, you will find the path to becoming even more successful the most
rewarding path.
For more information, visit our website!
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