Leadership Commitment #3 – Culture Change
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Leadership Commitment #3 - Culture Change What a shock when a leader discovers that their membership isn't always on the same page when it comes to change goals and process. Whether you are a parent or a managing executive you know the "buy-in" is the make it or break it point of negotiating a successful change in the system. Both parent and boss are tempted to offer incentives or perks for cooperation and if possible, committed collaboration. The problem with perks is that the intended recipient already knows or believes that the perk is merely a cover for something that is "going to taste" very bad. Why else is there a onetime pay-off? The kids weren't fooled and neither are the professionals on your team. Also this system of incentives creates a numbing effect as a series of unrelated perks come and go. How do companies and families inspire their teams to commit to change, improvement, and ultimately team member creativity? By creating an institution that rewards its members simply by being part of the team. It's the BEST team, the BRIGHTEST individuals, and the MOST TALENTED group even when its NOT. Every company has its attempts and failures and each family has events they'd prefer not to discuss. These are part of the process of change - what worked and what is better left on the drafting table. A leader has to acknowledge that even the near misses contained valuable information and input from the team. Instead of shame, these become guiding experiences for the entire group. Shawn Nichols shawnnichols.com
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