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A Perfect Example of Teamwork
Have you ever watched a River dance performance? 30 people on one stage all tapping out a beat to form a song. It is amazing to watch as each individual as to the music as a collective whole, they practice together, learn together and then perform together.
Individually they have had to memorize their specific beat, leg motion, form and timing. Individually they have had to sacrifice, forgo things, feel pride in what they do and be excited about the performance. But they must perform together, it becomes impressive when together they accomplish the goal in harmony and in sequence.
I once saw a circus show where 15 young women all piled on to one mountain bike while it was riding in a circle. It was a the most incredible feat. Slowly the bike circled the stage and one by one these girls piled on forming a pyramid around the still moving bike. No one’s limb touched the ground, no support just themselves. They all maintained their balance by being part of the group and holding each other up. Then slowly after holding the pose for several revolutions they one by one piled off.
If you have ever been to a football you probably know that one of the half time traditions is for a marching band to come onto the field and perform a series of choreographed songs. Although this isn’t the reason you bought your football tickets it can be a pretty impressive show. That is if the band is all together and each individual is where they are suppose to be when they are suppose to be there. The band practices individually, then together and then finally performs together. Each member has specific responsibility in each shape they form and just one person out of line can ruin the effect.
Each of these examples exemplifies teamwork. Teamwork counts on individuals doing their job and doing it well so the team as a whole can produce a more impressive out come. River dancing is cool but when you but 30 people doing it in unison it becomes awe inspiring. Riding a bike is ordinary but pile 15 people on it and you have a show. Performing a musical instrument takes skill but you can take it to a whole new level if you are willing to sacrifice for the greater good of a team.
Teamwork in the workplace can have the same effect, individuals doing their jobs so that a team can produce a result that is on a whole new level. These examples and more wouldn’t be possible if a group of people weren’t willing to sacrifice together and obtain what individuals couldn’t do.
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Leadership Development Is Vital To Your Business
Executive coaching and leadership training are two great ways to improve productivity in the work place. These techniques can help train employees to perform at a higher level and raise the overall value of the company. In order for this to happen, the employee must be willing to take direction and constructive criticism.
Many times, we have had managers and leaders ask us, What do you do when you have tried to coach and counsel an employee about a performance concern, and the employee has not responded? This can be a very uncomfortable situation for both the employee and his superior. It is essential that the coach and the employee have a sit down talk and get everything on the table.
We have seen far too many cases when the leader has not tried to communicate his concerns into words. Many leaders look for the quick fix and lack on explaining important specifics. When the problem does not improve, the supervisor is mad, and the employee is confused.
One of the most important things to having a successful company is communication between employees and their managers. The only way leadership training and executive coaching will be effective is with trust and communication between team members.
Many people in leadership positions don’t understand the entire principle of coaching. Unfortunately, we have seen many cases when the leader coaches his/her employees in a one shot effort. The manager is usually disappointed when he does not see good results. Inspiring and training your employees takes a lot of effort and time. It is a significant investment, but can be the difference between taking your company to the next level. Coaching requires regular ongoing discussions and experiences to achieve the level of support and cooperation needed.
In some work settings employees have become extremely use to heavy authority and strict procedures. Many times, this is not an environment conducive to leadership development. In this situation, employees usually don’t feel attached to the job or organization. They lack true desire to improve and become an active part of the team. There are many examples of organizations that have very low performance in this type of a firm. Probable the best thing a leader can do is pull back and reexamine the entire working setting. Management needs to reestablish the company goals and implement a new strategy to be successful.
Establishing the right setting for your firm is a major part of having a successful company. When the employees feel a sense of security and loyalty towards the company, they will be prepared to improve their performance through executive coaching and leadership training.
Tags: coaching, Happy Career & Business, leadership, leadership development, team building, team work, training
