“Don’t tell people how to do things–tell them what to do, and let them surprise you with their results.”
George S. Patton
“Ruth hit the nail on the head. My volunteers were paralyzed by having insufficient information. She gave me the tools to use to supply that info to my volunteers.”
-Chris Medlinskis, North San Juan, Fire Department
“Why don’t my employees know what to do or take responsibility for anything beyond their job description?”
“How can I get my employees to ‘think on their feet’?”
“What is the ‘trick’ to getting them motivated?”
“Why don’t my employees do what I want the way that I want it?”
The traditional management style tells us to direct and do.
But empowered management style helps us to develop and lead.
These are the principles for leaders to consider in an effort to empower others:
- Share information widely
- Clarify and share coordinating work activities
- Communicate Expectations
- Model the behavior you want.
- Develop trust by being trustworthy.
- Improve communication by being a better listener.
- Develop responsibility by being accountable.
High Performance Advocates can help you to develop these skills in yourself and your team. You weren’t born with them. It takes practice to learn them. But you can develop the skills to transform yourself and your team from bad to good and from good to great.
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Related workshops:
- The No-Wimp Zone: Setting Performance Expectations
- What do you do when you need to confront someone who isn’t meeting expectations? Chances are you do NOTHING for as long as possible! Learn how to set non-negotiables, and how to use dialogue to reduce unpleasant emotions, raise the bar, and get the outcomes you need. High performance businesses are born of high expectations.
- Empowering Employees: From Good to Great – You can Bridge the Gap Between What You Want and What You Get
- Learn the difference between commitment and compliance motivation. Learn how leadership must change to help others become committed. Learn the principles and elements that empower people. Understand and take away tools and skills you can use today to begin to build commitment and accountability in your organization.
