Friendly advice - Your new Team

With the Organisational Design go live date as 25th September I saw a great article that will help you understand how new teams can bond togther by working as 'friends'

Which of your work friends will play these roles?

Builder

A great motivator, who is always pushing you toward the finishing line; continually investing in your development; genuinely wanting you to succeed.

Companion

Always there for you, whatever the circumstances; you share a bond that is virtually unbreakable.

Connector

Bridge-builder who helps you get what you want and connect you to others.

Collaborator

A friend with similar interests, with whom you can easily relate; you might share a passion for sport, hobbies, religion, work, politics, food, music, film, or books.

Energiser

Your fun friend, who always gives you a boost. You have more positive moments when you are with these friends.

Mind-opener

The friend who expands your horizons with new ideas, opportunities, cultures and people; helps you create positive change.

Navigator

The friend who gives you advice and keeps you headed in the right direction; when you need guidance, they talk through the pros and cons with you until you find an answer.

Champion

Stands up for you and what you believe in; a loyal friend who sings your praises and defends you until the end.

Full article is at
http://money.guardian.co.uk/workweekly/story/0,,1878919,00.html

And Tom Rath is the author of Vital Friends (Gallup Press, rrp £14.99)

Good luck tomorrow

Phil.

Ten Ways to keep staff motivated

As I stated previously it's great to revisit training handouts/literature to refresh your knowledge and approach to business.

I Found this when going through bits & pieces I used to keep and refer to

Ten Ways to keep staff motivated

1) Listen to what they have to say
2) Let them see the big picture
3) Have flexible working practices
4) Have a great staff restaurant
5) Organise good parties
6) Offer regular training
7) Allow them to help the customer
8) Introduce sabbaticals
9) Promote talent
10) Bring back tea ladies/gentlemen

Try starting with 3 or 4 and see how you get on,

Cheers

Phil.

Sometimes it's good to laugh!

Martin Lukes is a fictional character created by Lucy Kellaway who writes for the Financial Times.

Her book - as written by Martin Lukes - is hysterical and is based around a fictional company a-b- global (uk).

They go through an Orginaistional Design review (like purselves) even using McKinseys.

Check out this site for some more laughs

http://www.ft.com/comment/columnists/martinlukes

Such as..

Martin.Lukes@a-bglobal.com
If you feel that you can only deliver at around the 105 per cent mark, you might be better off working in HR instead. Let me know your thinking. - Aug 2 2006

More from Martin Lukes

Enjoy

Regards

Phil

How many developmental courses have YOU been on in the last 2 years?

One of the great things about this business is that we are always trying to develop our employees to their full potential.
When I speak to colleagues from other organizations they are amazed at how many courses I've been on and how interesting they appear to have been.
BUT....
What happens when we've completed these courses what do we do with all that knowledge that has been passed onto us???

In many cases - 'Chuff all' is the answer.

So ... My challenge to you is to revisit those course notes and pick out ONE inspiring piece of information that you could share with others AND...

SHARE IT.

I will start with a fantastic course I went on recently all about 'Mental Toughness '

If I could pass on one piece of information it would be as follows..

How to develop Self Esteem

1.Have a long term focus
2. Identify tangible successes
3. Identify non tangible achievements
4. Internalise rationally - Don't think crookedly!
5. Accept fallibility - let go of any perfectionist tendencies!
6. Continual reminders of successes and achievements _ BUILD YOUR OWN BELIEF WALL FULL OF YOUR WON ACHIEVEMENTS.



Mental toughness is a key to success in business and sport.

Take tennis for example here is just one tip tennis players use


Learn versatility. If you have only one playing style, and it's not working, your lack of strategic options also creates a shortage of mental safety valves.
A key factor in psychological health in general is feeling empowered to choose different courses of action. If you have a Plan B, C, and D on the tennis court, the failure of Plan A is unlikely to cause despair. Tennis players often lose because at least a part of them secretly gives up. You won't give up while you have something else to try. Learn to play every part of the court and hit every kind of shot with every kind of spin. You'll likely uncover a weakness in a seemingly invincible opponent. Variety makes the game more creative and interesting, too.

If you want to read more go to

http://tennis.about.com/od/strategysinglesdoubles/a/mentaltough5tip.htm

Regards

Phil