Generally, there are two kinds of companies.
- People enjoy coming to work. Their contributions are recognized, and they coordinate their efforts to build business and gain recognition for the company.
- People's efforts are overlooked and their contributions ignored. Infighting, backbiting, long breaks and absenteeism sap the company's energy, creativity, and productivity.
If the first scenario describes your company, congratulations! Your company is a win-win workplace. Since you've already got the structure in place, I can help you fine-tune your team to reach even greater heights by helping you envision a BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) and coaching you to achieve it.
If your company has more in common with the second scenario, you may want to think about re-orienting your company culture to one that encourages your employees' full participation, as well as supports their loyalty and commitment. I help you do that, too.
FACILITATION
In both cases, we begin by getting a clear picture of the situation as it is. First, we'll look at where the reality meets or veers away from your company's vision and mission. Then, through facilitated discussion, we'll develop workable, constructive solutions to help you move ahead; and/ or, get back on track.
VISION
The process works best when the CEO and his or her executive staff begin by meeting with me at an offsite retreat. Our discussions can remain among the executive staff or include management and individual contributors as appropriate.
COACHING
Once we have agreed on the approach, I support you in the implementation phase by coaching key people on their roles. Managers are coached to recognize and mine the potential of individual contributors, to accept and appreciate diverse opinions and approaches, and to allow failures without punishment or blame. Together, we develop an environment in which people are encouraged to pay attention, be proactive, and show initiative.
Ultimately, every employee has the opportunity to develop her skills, resulting in higher job satisfaction. She finds her personal vision and goals reflected and supported by the company's vision and goals. She sees the value in her contribution; and, as a result, offers the company greater loyalty and commitment, leading to increased company's success. Congratulations, you have a win-win workplace!
The scenario I've described here is just one possibility. The focus of our work together could be company-wide, or even begin with a single group or department. Let's discuss the parameters and develop a program to pull out all the stops and make your company a win-win workplace.