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The Year of Performance
Posted Thursday, January 07, 2010
If the feedback I have been getting from executives holds true, 2010 will be the "Year of Performance." There is a common theme that has been popping up in virtually every discussion I have had over the last few months. And that is quote:"We believe we are at a point where we have the right people to take this organization forward. There is a lot to accomplish and the economy hasn't bounced back yet, but we need to grow. This year we need our people to work smarter, be more efficient, and believe in our company."
One CEO put it, "Our typical evaluation process isn't working to create better employees and grow the company. We need to do a better job with communication and innovation. Our leaders must empower their people to do the right things and teach them how to make good decisions."
From hiring to development, the companies that are making the transition back to growth mode are all wanting to do better with what they got. I am fortunate to say that I will be working with some of these companies to do just that through better strategy, better leadership and better execution. Momentum is building and growth will resume again. It will take time but we are on our way.
In future posts I intend to discuss some of the work I am doing and give some insight to how you might get your people working better, smarter, and more efficient.
One CEO put it, "Our typical evaluation process isn't working to create better employees and grow the company. We need to do a better job with communication and innovation. Our leaders must empower their people to do the right things and teach them how to make good decisions."
From hiring to development, the companies that are making the transition back to growth mode are all wanting to do better with what they got. I am fortunate to say that I will be working with some of these companies to do just that through better strategy, better leadership and better execution. Momentum is building and growth will resume again. It will take time but we are on our way.
In future posts I intend to discuss some of the work I am doing and give some insight to how you might get your people working better, smarter, and more efficient.
Labels: "Dan Paulson", "Daniel Paulson", "International Business", "InVision Business Development", Business, Business Coaching, Coaching, Communication, efficiency, InVision, Leadership, Lean
posted by Dan Paulson @ 6:44 PM 
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Dear Mr Paulson, what you say is definitely true. However, Aren't these truths and values we already knew long ago? Inspiring leadership, excellence through motivation, power through teamwork, growth through innovation?
What makes this time frame so different that these values suddenly gain importance?
Paul Ritter
What makes this time frame so different that these values suddenly gain importance?
Paul Ritter
Hi Paul,
I agree they are. And though they aren't anything new, I think there is an ebb and flow of when people place more emphasis on them.
When times are good it is easier to overlook inefficiencies and mediocrity for the sake of fast growth. When economies change I think many of the small problems well up and become much larger forcing companies to cut back when they should be striving to grow.
We are nearing the end of one of the worst economic times our country has faced. I think going forward (and what I am hearing from others) there is going to be a greater focus on the values you pointed out. Companies are going to want to maximize their talent to avoid over-hiring. This is what I am hearing from executives. I am not sure the message has changed as much as the priority has.
Thanks,
Dan Paulson
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I agree they are. And though they aren't anything new, I think there is an ebb and flow of when people place more emphasis on them.
When times are good it is easier to overlook inefficiencies and mediocrity for the sake of fast growth. When economies change I think many of the small problems well up and become much larger forcing companies to cut back when they should be striving to grow.
We are nearing the end of one of the worst economic times our country has faced. I think going forward (and what I am hearing from others) there is going to be a greater focus on the values you pointed out. Companies are going to want to maximize their talent to avoid over-hiring. This is what I am hearing from executives. I am not sure the message has changed as much as the priority has.
Thanks,
Dan Paulson
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