How to get your team excited about big business goals: 7 important things to do
Ann Polley
Catalyst for businesses seeking to strengthen internal operations and achieve ambitious business goals | Interim Manager | Freelance Business Architect, Consultant | Change -, Transformation- & Project Manager
Many businesses have big dreams and ambitious goals, and so they should. However a common challenge often arises: they can’t quite get everyone on board. Despite their best efforts, their employees just don't seem fully engaged with the company's vision and objectives. The problem? The struggle to set clear goals and translate them into terms that everyone can understand and get excited about.
Picture this scenario
Every Monday morning, the CEO gathers all the employees in the (virtual) conference room for a big announcement. He talks about the company's goals for the upcoming quarter, using lots of fancy words and complex charts. But instead of sparking excitement, his speeches often leave the employees feeling confused and unsure of what is expected of them.
As a result, many employees simply go through the motions, doing their jobs, trying to achieve the set KPI’s, without fully understanding how their work contributes to the company's overall objectives. Some even begin to feel disheartened and disconnected from the company's mission.
Clearly, good intentions don't always yield desired results. So, how can businesses turn the tide?
The solution lies in adopting a different approach to goal-setting and communication – Instead of relying on complicated charts and jargon-filled speeches, break things down into simpler terms that everyone can understand.
Here are 7 important things you can do, to bridge this gap and foster better understanding
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By adopting doing these, businesses can create a more engaged workforce, where employees understand their role in achieving strategic success. Believe me, your business and your people will thank you for it.
If reading this article has triggered some questions relating to your situation, feel free to get in touch if you want to discuss how to tackle your own challenges.
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11 个月Excellent article Ann. Thank you for sharing. I agree that connecting with employees and getting their feedback and involvement early increases probability of success.