Posts Tagged ‘productivity tips’
Future-Proof Your Business: Why You Want Role-Based Job Descriptions. (The Worksheet)
Imagine your top performer suddenly leaves. Would your business survive? It’s a question every business owner should ask. The answer lies in creating a business where roles, not individuals, are paramount. Let’s explore how to build a business that’s bigger than any one person. The right people Having employees that you like, trust, and want…
Read MorePrecision Troubleshooting: Fixing What’s Broken Without Breaking What Works. (The Worksheet)
When things go wrong in business, there is more than one way to deal with them. And the way you handle mistakes in your business will affect the culture. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has a naming policy for when somebody calls out a mistake. They don’t call them “near misses”. They call them “good…
Read MoreThe Power of Clarity: Small Business Teams Want Clear Expectations. (The Worksheet)
Nearly 48% of workers reported leaving a job because it didn’t meet their expectations (from a survey by ThriveMap). This highlights a crucial aspect of employee management: the importance of clear communication about expected outcomes. The importance of managing expectations. Communication gap It is not because you lied to them about their jobs. It is…
Read MoreUnlock Success: Set Goals for Extra Productivity. (The Worksheet)
What is your role as the owner of a small business? Your primary role is to create the conditions for success. You don’t do all the work; instead, you empower your employees to be capable and motivated. When you set business goals, set goals for employee productivity and happiness. Productivity goals What do you want…
Read MoreWillingness To Sell: Great Workplaces Unite And Deliver. (The Worksheet)
Last week we addressed creating a willingness to buy. One essential part of a willingness to buy is creating a willingness to sell. If your team is motivated and interested in their work, your clients will be too. And this mindset shouldn’t be limited to just the sales team. Collective effort Every part of your…
Read MoreStop Writing Job Titles: Reimagining Job Descriptions For Business Needs (The Worksheet)
Let’s face it, job descriptions can feel a bit stale. Every business in every industry has the same ones. Sales Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Customer Service Rep, Admin Support, and more. But do these titles really capture the essence of what the job entails? Do these titles make the job feel tied to your business? From…
Read MoreBeyond Technical Skills: A Personality-Driven Organizational Chart. (The Worksheet)
Organizational charts are, first of all, a description of what has to happen in your business. You need different behaviors, abilities, and points of view for each role in your company. These elements, often overlooked, ensure your business operates cohesively and effectively. Personality matters. Aptitude and attitude You will know your employees’ experience and abilities. …
Read MoreThe Talent Trap: Why New Employees Are Not Meeting Expectations. (The Worksheet)
You are hiring good people. Skilled people. Talented people. Motivated people. These people will make your business better, no doubt. But then why are they still making mistakes? Why is the work not up to the standard you expect? It’s more than skill, talent, and motivation Because they can’t do it all on their own. …
Read MoreEmployee Engagement Starts with Clear Communication. (The Worksheet)
Do your employees understand your emails? What about your conversations? Do they always do exactly what you expect? Do they ever ask you questions that you have already answered? More than once? Do your instructions sound too much like last week’s recipe example? What are you saying It’s not just your clients and prospects who…
Read MoreBeyond Instructions: Delegating Responsibilities, Not Just Tasks. (The Worksheet)
When you need a diced bell pepper, what matters is that you have a diced bell pepper, not how it was chopped. Getting things done in your business is not that different. What matters in your business is getting results while respecting your principles. Those are the boundaries. Within those boundaries, there is space to…
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