Ten Ways to be Better at Creating A Winning Business Culture
1.Great Environment
Have the place you work comfortable, with all resources in
place. You have to get this right first, before expecting a
great culture.
2. Be Very Clear
Through having a set of standards you state clearly and a
process for identifying to people exactly what is expected of
them, there will be no surprises. People will have their goals
and targets. It will be easy for them to understand and deliver.
3. Encourage Sharing
Through your own modelling, you can help all of your people to
work closely together in a generous and supportive way. Be the
'shining beacon' in this.
4. Be a Champion
Shout your loudest for how proud you are of your people as
individuals and as a team. By flying their flag you will gel
positive team spirit with individual performance.
5. Listen and Talk
Make contact with your people regularly, both formally and
informally. Just listen to what they have to say, value their
contribution (really, and show it!) and tell them the stuff they
need to know.
6. Be a Part
Get yourself into the team. Show you are interested in the work
they do - and even work with them too. Take the time and trouble
to understand their work, their issues and their experiences.
7. Watch for Opportunity
Times will come when more can happen to bond your people
together. They may not be obvious - so get alerted to these
chances offered. Fine tune your awareness and go for it!
8. Appreciate Effort
Say 'thank you' and let people know they have done well -
especially when they've gone an extra mile for you. Not only
will they do it again, but you will also build your personal
relationship with them and the culture.
9. Encourage
Where you have the opportunity, take the time to encourage the
next phase of their growth. Make it a priority. People love to
know how they are doing and what they can expect in their
future. Give them some picture of their potential and a route to
achieve it.
10. Let it Happen
Having an ongoing culture that works well is just something that
can evolve. So keep out of the way as this wondrous thing starts
to take place. Great cultures become self-fulfilling!
By Creating A Winning Business Culture, it gives your business
an extra dimension - like it's one big being, rather than loads
of individuals working together.