ex·cit·ing
/ikˈsīdiNG,ekˈsīdiNG/
adjective
· causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
team-work
/teem werk/
noun
· work done by a group acting together so that each member does a part that contributes to the efficiency of the whole
Leaders usually feel responsible for the success of their business. Employees, on the other hand, more often feel responsible only for performing their respective roles successfully. The challenge is to get them both feeling responsible for both and therein lies the best definition of teamwork. When leaders include their employees in the development and implementation of strategy, that holistic approach creates true alignment from top to bottom and creates the best environment for that strategy to succeed. And when leaders take their role in training and coaching employees seriously, they help employees to be engaged in preforming effectively and promoting the company’s strategy. To me, that’s the best example of teamwork. Because, when they’re working together like that, an exciting new sense of teamwork takes hold. As a leader, don’t be afraid to engage in mentoring and coaching your employees – that’s the best way to ensure the alignment you seek. And as an employee, understand the company’s goals and strategies so that your work truly has purpose. Start on day one to discuss not only how you each can perform up to expectations in your jobs, but also how best to partner in understanding and working together to own the success of the business. That’s how to make teamwork the cornerstone of success today.
Punit Renjen (born 1961): Indian American businessman who has been chief executive officer of the multinational professional services firm Deloitte since June 1, 2015.
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