3 Secrets to an Inspired Workforce
In order to have your people come into the office with direction and
focus, you must help them to develop goals. They are one of the most
important factors to an employee's success, which in turn brings
you and the company success.
STAGE 1: THE PLAN
I know what you're thinking, 'Not another meeting!' Although
they are overused and at times ineffective, your goal planning
session will prove to be time well spent. Gather your group
together and give each individual a sheet of paper and a pen
The first thing you must do is to get the main problem out
there in the open. It may be a sales slump, a quality issue,
or a lack of productivity. Whatever it is, make sure they
understand what they are there for.
Once the main goal is established, it's time to brainstorm. Many
meetings have been held with one or two vocal people running the
entire thing, while the others sit and listen. To ensure that
everyone gets their ideas heard, try the 'Round Robin' technique.
This is simply taking turned going around the table to hear each
employees ideas on the subject at hand. As each one gives their
opinions, you write it on a main paper or chalkboard for everyone
to see. At this stage, no one should argue a point or idea, anything
goes.
STAGE 2: EDIT
After a while of this brainstorming technique, you should have quite
a few ideas. Too many, in fact. It's now time to dissect the list
and grab the golden nuggets. Each idea should be discussed and then
kept or discarded.
Again, you could make use of the 'Round Robin' technique to make sure
everyone gets a chance to be heard. Some of the best ideas will come
from your quietest people.
STAGE 3: CHOOSE A PATH
When you have discussed the strong and weak points of each item, choose
three or less to look into further. You can assign an item to a sub-group,
or to the group as a whole.
The sub-group or main group should then create a detailed plan of action
for the chosen goal. This must be specific, time sensitive, and achievable.
As work is being accomplished, have the groups check in with you, on a set
schedule, to report progress, obstacles, or suggestions for improvement.
Without goals in your organization, you will have a very difficult time
getting to where you want to be. Use the steps above, make goals part of
your daily vocabulary, and enjoy the success and wealth they bring!
by Jason M. Gracia - Motivation123™
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