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In This Issue
- A Note From Lorraine
- Teleclasses and Workshops
- Feature Article: 'Can You Afford To Be Too Busy?'
- Lorraine Recommends: 'VIP Planning Days '
- 'Classifieds
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Vol 12.13 - April 2008
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Attended my son's first rugby league match of the season recently.
 What a difference having the right coach makes.
Last year the coach lacked people skills and basically barked commands at the boys… no wonder they didn't listen and many left the team.
This year is the complete opposite. Trent is playing at a new club and the coach is encouraging, fair and talks to these boys with respect. The contrast is like chalk and cheese. The coach has attracted top players who have been state representatives who have joined. I wonder why?
How often in business do you see poor leaders? The business owner or manager lacks what it takes to lead and coach his or her people. Then they complain their team doesn't perform and often leave.
Having the right person leading makes all the difference. There's plenty of lessons to be learned in this week's article which will ensure you have a highly productive team... providing you are a good coach. |
Lorraine Pirihi
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"Committed to helping small business owners and
entrepreneurs work less, earn more and have a
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"Can You Afford To Be Too Busy?"
By
Lorraine Pirihi
Before you start complaining that your team are causing you headaches and not performing the way you want, take a look at yourself first.
Gary who runs a plumbing business has 5 staff. He was always complaining that they were lazy, didn't use their initiative and would take advantage of him.
We had Gary fill in our 'Productivity and Leadership Profile'. This process allows each team member to anonymously answer questions about how they see Gary in many areas including his leadership abilities, communication, organisation, etc. The process also allows Gary to answer the same questions on how he sees himself.
It turned out that Gary thought he was a good boss because he was easy to get along with. However the feedback from his team showed that he wasn't a good leader. The guys needed clear direction... someone to follow. They required a system, guidelines to work within and regular follow-up.
They never had a team meeting to discuss what was working well and how to improve things. The only time a meeting was called was when there was a customer complaint.
 Before I share these tips with you, be aware that it is extremely important to hire the right type of people for your business in the first place. Many employers have the 'hire and hope' mentality. Because of their lack of time and poor planning, they often hire someone when they are desperate. After the person has been hired the employer hopes they work out.
1. Regular Performance and Incentive Reviews
Measure your team's achievements on a regular basis. Formally appraise the performance of each individual twice a year. Salary increases, bonuses and incentives should be based on these performance reviews.
2. Weekly Team Meetings
Learn how to run an effective meeting and have these weekly with your team. Have a set time each week. Ensure the agenda allows for their input.
3. Invest Time and Money Into Your Team
Invest regularly in their development, both technical and non-technical skills. The new-found knowledge can be extremely valuable to your business. By developing your people, they will also be more motivated.
4. Develop Your Own Leadership Skills
Turn yourself into a Masterful Manager. There are many skills required to be an effective manager... delegation, organisation and communication, etc. Participating in specific programs such as our Masterful Manager's Intensive Coaching Program will turn you into a powerful leader that gets results and maintains a happy, productive and high performing team.
5. Free Up Your Time
Stop with the 'busyness'. Get organised so you can invest the time and energy to attract and retain a high performing team. If you don't know how, don't worry... most people haven't got a clue!
The Final Word
Looking after the people in your business is vital to ensure its ongoing success... whatever 'success' means to you. A happy, skilled and motivated team if managed effectively will have a huge impact on your productivity and profits, not to mention your stress levels.
To continue doing the same thing and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity. So if you want to achieve different results, take action today and start looking after your no. 1 asset... your team.
By Lorraine Pirihi
PS: We have a range of programs to help you have a highly productive team so that your business runs more effectively and profitably. Send an email to
admin@office-organiser.com.au with 'Highly Productive Team' in the subject line and we'll point you in the right direction.
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