Energizing
Human Performance
by Cheryl Paulette, CM
Associates
There is an old Japanese proverb that says, “A Vision without action is just a daydream.” One of the chief reasons for failure of a company vision is the naiveté of many company executives as to what it takes to bring the vision to fruition. Unfortunately, great ideas are not easily transformed into reality.
- What does it take to bring a brilliant idea to fruition?
- Why does new product diversification fail; is it the plan or the execution?
- How does the organization link the new plan to individual employee performance?
Wharton, USC, and other major institutions have studied high-performing organizations to determine what made them so successful. They found that companies’ visions were realized through an interwoven process to create organizations brimming with confidence to face their market and competition. The findings showed a consistent correlation between 5 key elements that are part of their process and their stellar financial results. Let’s take a closer look and see how you too can turn your vision into a reality.
The Architecture For Building
Performance – 5 Key Elements
- Focus—day-to-day action on things that will produce desired results and an improved ROI.
- Alignment—all business units and individuals have a clear line of sight through their own goals to achieve the company goals.
- Innovation—continuously refine processes to meet the ever-changing demands of the marketplace and to avoid stagnation.
- Accountability—address both superior performance and problem performance at all levels…move them up or move them out!
- Investment in People—Hire the best and invest in their development. Inspire higher performance.
Where Do You
Start?
Implementation of a high-performance culture starts with a realistic
look at your company’s strengths and weaknesses—targeting
critical areas of revenue, operations, products/services and workforce
excellence.
- What do you need to do differently to differentiate your company or find your niche?
- Is it time to diversify by adding new revenue resources?
- Do you have the leadership talent to deliver your vision?
With this understanding of your current realities you can design impactful goals. These goals will become your working roadmap for everyone within the company to deliver the company’s vision.
Communicate,
Communicate…and Do It Again!
A plan is only effective if it is well-communicated and understood throughout
your organization. A common management mistake is to attempt to steer the ship
alone, not recognizing the immediate payoff by involving others all at levels.
The reality is that people will attempt to deliver what the company values
and measures if they understand their role and their contributions are
recognized.
Employees of today demand and want more communication from management, not
less.
Want help getting started? CMA Consulting can support your efforts to build critical business strategies and leadership required for the growth and long-term survival in today's business environment. For a free consultation, please email info@CMAConsult.net or call us at 949-640-4395. Visit our website at www.CMAConsult.net.
Cheryl Paulette, co-founder of CMA Consulting, has over 20 years of management consulting experience. CMA Consulting focuses on strategic planning, management and leadership development. We work with companies to identify, communicate and implement your vision, mission and goals...the company's road map to success!
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