We do this … others just talk about it.
An under performing employee is something every manager or leader will have to face sooner or later, but what’s the best approach? Some will tell you that poor performance is solely down to a lack of ability or self-discipline. Others will duck the issue and just try to remain ‘friends’ with everyone on the team. As with everything in business the balance lies somewhere in the middle.
In Leadership and Motivation I started writing with the premise that leadership is about producing more leaders, not more followers.
So, I thought it worthwhile to look at three common mistakes businesses make when motivating people.
Imagine the life of the team … motivated, working well together with a can-do attitude, and a clear purpose. And, to top this, the team consistently achieves effective and satisfying results without intervention by the team leader.
Well, maybe not.
In this short post Martin Webster shares some essential tips for those leading a high performance team.
So you’re forming a team? My job is completely new and I’m recruiting into a team now. This is a great opportunity and I relish the challenge! [Continue Reading …]