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Yet, one simple "rule of business" remains constant. Your organization's ability to execute is the ultimate determinant of your success. And, when it comes to effective execution your potential roadblocks are many.
At Ford Business Consulting, our specialty is helping organizations overcome obstacles to superior execution by tuning the human system to support the business strategy.read more...
At Ford Business Consulting, our specialty is helping organizations overcome obstacles to superior execution by tuning the human system to support the business strategy.read more...
A Leadership Valentine - Tip #1
Here is your first leadership Valentine tip - Happy Valentine's Day!
(See the Leadership Valentine posting for more on this idea.)
Valentine #1 - Be generous with positive feedback
Look for opportunities to tell members of your organization that they've done something good. Not just a generic pat on the back for a job well done. Notice something specific. Acknowledge the action, tell them how it made a difference, then voice your personal appreciation. Doing this regularly will give your organization a productivity boost. Managers often feel that the best way to improve performance is to keep pointing out what is wrong. That just isn't so. I'm not saying you should ignore problems; but I am saying that since the behaviors we pay attention to are likely to increase, giving positive feedback does more than just improve morale.
(See the Leadership Valentine posting for more on this idea.)
Valentine #1 - Be generous with positive feedback
Look for opportunities to tell members of your organization that they've done something good. Not just a generic pat on the back for a job well done. Notice something specific. Acknowledge the action, tell them how it made a difference, then voice your personal appreciation. Doing this regularly will give your organization a productivity boost. Managers often feel that the best way to improve performance is to keep pointing out what is wrong. That just isn't so. I'm not saying you should ignore problems; but I am saying that since the behaviors we pay attention to are likely to increase, giving positive feedback does more than just improve morale.
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