While Sir Allen Stanford may be able to disappear – however briefly - when the going gets tough, for most of us in business we’ve no choice but to stay focused and motivate our teams to get results.
Generating sales may be tough in many markets at the moment, but there is still business out there, so now’s the time to get your team together and look at business that may be out of your traditional comfort zone.
Your team will need your leadership and support more than ever, so work with them and encourage everyone to look for new opportunities. There may be new markets – not just in the UK, but what about overseas, particularly with the current exchange rate? What about new services – is there a way you can develop your service or product to tap into a niche market that is being overlooked?
Whatever market you’re in, you can’t bury your head in the sand or simply disappear. Look for opportunities and make sure your team is all pulling in the same direction, motivating them to support your business and achieve more.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
A New Belief in Graduate Talent
At a time when many students are worrying about the employment opportunities open to them, we’ve been seeing a fresh interest in graduate talent.
Companies are increasingly recognising the enthusiasm and talent that graduates bring with them to a company - new thinking and motivation to get involved in every area. This enthusiasm can be infectious, encouraging greater focus from existing employees, and strengthening the culture of the company.
Each day we seem to be speaking to companies, and hearing stories of other businesses, who are investing in the type of skills graduate talent can bring. And while they may not have the required skills initially, good training can develop the right person into a high achiever in a very short time frame.
In difficult times graduates may hold the key you are looking for to open new doors, opportunities and change your workplace. Why not be one of a growing number of companies to believe in graduate talent?
Companies are increasingly recognising the enthusiasm and talent that graduates bring with them to a company - new thinking and motivation to get involved in every area. This enthusiasm can be infectious, encouraging greater focus from existing employees, and strengthening the culture of the company.
Each day we seem to be speaking to companies, and hearing stories of other businesses, who are investing in the type of skills graduate talent can bring. And while they may not have the required skills initially, good training can develop the right person into a high achiever in a very short time frame.
In difficult times graduates may hold the key you are looking for to open new doors, opportunities and change your workplace. Why not be one of a growing number of companies to believe in graduate talent?
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Motivation Matters
News that state supported banks will pay staff bonuses has split the country.
Is it right? Well it is important to look at this in the long term; the banks have a contract of employment with workers and by paying out bonuses they are simply fulfilling the terms of the agreement. After all, the majority of workers will have done their jobs to the best of their ability and cannot be blamed for the credit crunch. Even in tough times banks, like other businesses, need to keep motivating talented employees to help them remain strong for the future.
In turbulent times motivation really does matter, but bonuses, while key for many employees are just part of the issue. There are plenty of other motivational techniques available to employers to help them support their staff - from team building events to internal awards and recognition programmes. In some cases you don’t need to spend a penny – why not encourage individuals to celebrate a success by sounding an air horn, this public recognition of achievement creates a real buzz in the office, boosting morale, team spirit and keeping motivation high.
Why not tell us how you are helping motivate your team in the current environment?
Is it right? Well it is important to look at this in the long term; the banks have a contract of employment with workers and by paying out bonuses they are simply fulfilling the terms of the agreement. After all, the majority of workers will have done their jobs to the best of their ability and cannot be blamed for the credit crunch. Even in tough times banks, like other businesses, need to keep motivating talented employees to help them remain strong for the future.
In turbulent times motivation really does matter, but bonuses, while key for many employees are just part of the issue. There are plenty of other motivational techniques available to employers to help them support their staff - from team building events to internal awards and recognition programmes. In some cases you don’t need to spend a penny – why not encourage individuals to celebrate a success by sounding an air horn, this public recognition of achievement creates a real buzz in the office, boosting morale, team spirit and keeping motivation high.
Why not tell us how you are helping motivate your team in the current environment?
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Leaders Show What They’re Made of Of
In the current climate leaders are having to prove their worth – motivating employees, generating new opportunities and coaching individuals to maximise the performance of sales and the business overall.
With boom times bringing good results for companies with or without good leadership, the difficult environment we now find ourselves in won’t hold any punches. If your leaders don’t make the grade, your business will suffer.
The good news is that leadership skills can be learnt and developed – some people are natural born leaders, but many more aren’t and yet still find themselves as decision makers.
In truth, good leaders should constantly be enhancing and improving their skills as the company grows and markets change. Over the last two months at Pareto we’ve seen a strong increase in demand for leadership courses, specifically designed to help business leaders develop new skills to support them in their roles.
Even if you think you’ve got nothing to learn, you may be surprised. The ability to really motivate a team, even when sales are down; or to identify new ways to manage tasks that deliver results more cost effectively – they will have real impact on the way you manage and operate your business, helping support you for the future.
Why not tell us what you think makes a good leader?
With boom times bringing good results for companies with or without good leadership, the difficult environment we now find ourselves in won’t hold any punches. If your leaders don’t make the grade, your business will suffer.
The good news is that leadership skills can be learnt and developed – some people are natural born leaders, but many more aren’t and yet still find themselves as decision makers.
In truth, good leaders should constantly be enhancing and improving their skills as the company grows and markets change. Over the last two months at Pareto we’ve seen a strong increase in demand for leadership courses, specifically designed to help business leaders develop new skills to support them in their roles.
Even if you think you’ve got nothing to learn, you may be surprised. The ability to really motivate a team, even when sales are down; or to identify new ways to manage tasks that deliver results more cost effectively – they will have real impact on the way you manage and operate your business, helping support you for the future.
Why not tell us what you think makes a good leader?
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