Your culture drives performance! Understand it, and make an effort.
There is much talk and research about culture and how this impacts on team productivity, innovation and performance.
Knowing that most people turn up to work to do a good job and find connection and reward in what they deliver should be your starting point.
Knowing this helps to understand that when you set expectations and goals, nine times out ten your people will exceed these.
When you build trust and understanding, demonstrate empathy and vulnerability your team is more likely to want to strive for more.
Which in turn delivers unlocked potential, innovation and performance.
In terms of connection, this needs to be on two levels and is something that is often missed by leaders.
Your people want to connect with each other, which includes with you as an individual AND to the organisation’s strategy and vision.
Get this part right and connection leads to a sense of community, belonging and an alignment of values and purpose.
Remember that your 1:1 catch ups are more than a discussion about the current tasks and activities on top.
It is a real opportunity to connect with your team members.
How are fostering connection with your people?
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