During times of rightsizing and reorganization, consolidation of teams is inevitable. Even when the changes are seemingly small, each team alteration can change dynamics based on new co-worker relationships. And, if you’re not careful, the performance of these groups can falter. At a time when resources are so valuable, every team must be optimized to…
Leadership opportunities can be equally valuable. For one, they provide another means of engaging employees. But they also upskill your people at a time your organization needs it most. When developing leaders, it’s important to teach the value of self-awareness. Using behavioral data, you can objectively walk employees through their unique behavioral strengths and blind spots. You can…
Traditionally, career pathing is an opportunity to identify and create new roles as your organization grows. It’s also a way to incentivize employees and reward high performance. The dynamics change significantly in a crisis scenario. You may have a hiring freeze in place. Without the ability to bring on new employees, you don’t have the…
A culture is not defined just by those at the top. Every person in an organization has the ability to impact the culture. That’s why it’s important to support culture leaders at every level. Sometimes, even those with the least amount of formal authority can play the biggest role in culture. Give employees an opportunity…
Managing your employees and providing feedback is important but coaching them on how to get there is vital to their success. Schedule a recurring meeting to have open discussion about personal and professional development. Remember, your responsibility isn’t to directly set a goal for them. Instead, ask clarifying questions and discuss paths they can take….
Much like feedback, holding someone accountable to something means there needs to be a clear goal or expectation set. Even CEOs struggle with holding people accountable, so how do we get better? Consider yourself. Are you holding yourself accountable? If the answer is no, then you’re not setting the right example for your employees. Demonstrate that…
Now that your employees have something to work towards, it’s critical they’re able to assess how they’re doing through feedback. Providing feedback is something many struggle with, but there are principles you can follow to make giving feedback easier: Always tie feedback to the business. Explain how their work is making an impact. Give specific…
If you really want to inspire your employees to grow, give them something to work towards. Progressing toward a goal is a strong motivator and opportunities to grow professionally is a top driver for employee engagement. This is why creating career paths for your employees has a direct impact on your business results. Clear career paths can…
Each person has their own preferences and drives. Without an understanding of these differences, a team will never be able to maximize their efforts. The Relationship Guide can be a helpful tool for other awareness. Using it, you can look at how to work best with others on the team, or review strengths, cautions, and tips for the…
As how we work changes, team flexibility becomes paramount. Roles can change from project to project so it’s important for each member to be able to adapt where needed. As a manager, you should always set clear expectations for the team, but you can use the behavioral drives to determine if you should limit how…
Like many things in life, self-awareness takes time and practice to get better at. But having the drive to always improve and grow will lead you in the right direction. The fact that you’re participating right now is a great sign! Just because you’re leading a team and encouraging them to grow doesn’t mean it’s…
We’ve talked about how awareness impacts your actions. What about your expression? Whether you’re in a 1:1 or team meeting, how you communicate impacts the effectiveness of the message. And this isn’t just about verbal communication. Non-verbal cues are important as well. Ask the following questions on the right to see how self-aware you really…