the right people for your
work
"People act more effectively when there are
principles to guide them. Knowing what to do, they don't have to wait for instructions. And when the
principles are welded together by a clearly understood system, action becomes even more purposeful and
productive."
Marvin
Bower
People are a most significant cost but also a most significant asset.
But they will only be
that significant asset if there are well established principles and clearly understood systems in place. That way
you will manage your people to grow your business.
If your people are doing things they enjoy or at the very least,
feel comfortable doing, you should get the results you want. For example if you have a really
outgoing, people person, don't put them in a position where they have absolutely no contact with other people.
They will soon get bored and start making mistakes. Similarly, don't put a "dreamer" in charge of your
administration. Managing people to grow your business requires an
investment that starts even before you put them to work. It demands you invest time in establishing the
principles and systems under which they will be employed and expected to operate.
There are some vital considerations in developing that
framework. It is true, they
are nothing new. But the problem is they are generally not put into
practice. If that is
you, the result is your business won't grow as you want it.
Here they are.
Job Analysis
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Do you know the job functions and necessary skills for each person you employ?
A Job
Specification identifies the abilities,
skills and qualifications needed to perform the job successfully.
A Job
Description defines the job in terms of
specific tasks, responsibilities and objectives. |
Recruitment |
Do you have an effective recruitment process in place? |
Selection:
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When selecting employees it is important that they match the criteria established
in the job analysis. Can they do the job? Will they do what you want? Will they
fit in with the culture of your business, your way of doing things? In other words are you
hiring the right person for the position or
just the best of those currently available? |
Managing
Performance
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Having made the right selection
there are many aspects to managing performance.
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There is the induction process - introducing the selected
person to your business, your policies, procedures and
systems.
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There is motivation so you can get the best from
them.
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Then there is assessing their performance - innovative businesses
have an assessment process where staff also give feedback to their
bosses.
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The
right performance management
solutions can help you improve your
business performance and grow your business.
to discuss your needs and how we might be
able to help
you
CALL Ian NOW
on +61 419 657 267 for a free coffee
and a free, no obligation meeting,
at a time and place of your
convenience,
or email
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