7 Keys to Organizational Excellence
There are plenty of examples of bosses, leaders and organizations who fall short of their potential, and never meet the expectations of those in their charge. Scott Adams has made a living pointing these folks out with his wildly popular Dilbert character. Just as often, however, there are those who get stuck in a loop of inaction, for fear of falling short of perfection. The pursuit of excellence, not perfection, should be the goal of every organization and leader. With that in mind, here are 7 keys that will unlock the potential found in every organization.
1. Capture the hearts and minds of all team members & clients with a unique and compelling vision. “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18
2. Encourage open communication between all levels of the organization.
3. Create partnerships between all team members built upon trust, equality, and sharing.
4. Drive learning into every nook and cranny of the organization.
5. Emancipate & reward the action of every team member to increase service and profits. (Watch Dibert’s experience with rewards and bonuses before going on.)
6. Value an appropriate balance between work and family. The single greatest element of high-energy living is finding and respecting that “balance.”
7. Celebrate & have fun! When you stop laughing, you stop thinking. When you stop thinking, you stop learning.
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There are plenty of examples of bosses, leaders and organizations who fall short of their potential, and never meet the expectations of those in their charge.
Scott Adams has made a living pointing these folks out with his wildly popular Dilbert character. Just as often, however, there are those who get stuck in a loop of inaction, for fear of falling short of perfection. The pursuit of excellence, not perfection, should be the goal of every organization and leader. With that in mind, here are 7 keys that will unlock the potential found in every organization.
1. Capture the hearts and minds of all team members & clients with a unique and compelling vision. “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18
2. Encourage open communication between all levels of the organization.
3. Create partnerships between all team members built upon trust, equality, and sharing.
4. Drive learning into every nook and cranny of the organization.
5. Emancipate & reward the action of every team member to increase service and profits. (Watch Dibert’s experience with rewards and bonuses before going on.)
6. Value an appropriate balance between work and family. The single greatest element of high-energy living is finding and respecting that “balance.”
7. Celebrate & have fun! When you stop laughing, you stop thinking. When you stop thinking, you stop learning.
