A recent Hay Group study found that nearly 60% of people were seriously considering leaving or actively looking for new jobs. Worse still, a further 35% said they were only holding off because there weren't any jobs to go to! That doesn't leave many of us inspired and passionate about what we do! So how do we cope in such uncertain times?
1. DEVELOP NEW AND BETTER MODELS
We need “lean enough and mean enough” structures to survive after the storm? Are are obsessive about reducing hierarchy, simplifying decision making, and shortening lines of communication? Can we generate a list of unnecessary things that are getting in our way, and then work on removing them.
2. BUILD BRILLIANT LEARNING PLACES
How do we make sure that all our work places are great places to work and places where talented people want to work? How do we improve and develop the workplace and show some more interest in people as people?
3. BUILD BEAUTIFUL SYSTEMS
Are all our systems, processes and procedures beautiful: clear, efficient and elegant so that they support our culture and our work? Can you think of ways to make things better, or make the work more interesting? Send me your list and I'll show you mine!
4. POWERFULLY USE NEW TECHNOLOGY
How do we exploit the latest IT and web-based solutions to deliver our services more efficiently and more effectively to provide a more intimate and personalised service to our customers and clients?
5. COMMUNICATE AND CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE
How do we reward and recognise colleagues contributions to ensure that people feel part of something special and they are appreciated for their unique added value?
What are your suggestions and additions to this starter for five? Send me your lists and I'll show you mine!
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