"You are on stage"- These four words are something that all the people associated with performing arts in any way would be well versed with, be it in the school play, or a recital. The idea behind these words is that every move of yours is being observed and every step you take is being scrutinized.
But the question is why am I stating this obvious thought on this particular platform??
The reason why I am stating this is because this is as relevant in a organizational context as it relevant on the stage...but how is being on stage relevant in an organization??
This is something that every manager in the organization needs to be mindful off in everything he/she does. Most managers fail to realize that as they observe their team members for their performance, actions and behavior, in the same way the team members observe them in the way the act, treat their superiors, peers and subordinates and conduct themselves at the workplace.
Every little action of yours as a manager is something that your team members/subordinates are observing and taking cues from. If you do not want them chatting with their friends while in office, make sure that you yourself are not doing it. Same way, if you want them to extend cooperation to other colleagues and members of other teams, make sure that you are doing the same thing with your peers and setting the right tone for them. If as a manager you are busy being a jerk then it will not be wise of you to expect other team members to be behaving any differently.
As a manager or a team leader it is imperative for you to live the behavior that you want your team to emulate. Always remember “you are being watched”!!
As another year comes to close, we see more and more instances of how the best of organizations continue to survive and prosper despite the global meltdown and one common theme that may explain the tenacity of these organizations to weather such a storm is the people who form these organizations. Thus, if you are looking to build a great enterprise make sure that you are building great teams and by extension great people managers.
But the question is why am I stating this obvious thought on this particular platform??
The reason why I am stating this is because this is as relevant in a organizational context as it relevant on the stage...but how is being on stage relevant in an organization??
This is something that every manager in the organization needs to be mindful off in everything he/she does. Most managers fail to realize that as they observe their team members for their performance, actions and behavior, in the same way the team members observe them in the way the act, treat their superiors, peers and subordinates and conduct themselves at the workplace.
Every little action of yours as a manager is something that your team members/subordinates are observing and taking cues from. If you do not want them chatting with their friends while in office, make sure that you yourself are not doing it. Same way, if you want them to extend cooperation to other colleagues and members of other teams, make sure that you are doing the same thing with your peers and setting the right tone for them. If as a manager you are busy being a jerk then it will not be wise of you to expect other team members to be behaving any differently.
As a manager or a team leader it is imperative for you to live the behavior that you want your team to emulate. Always remember “you are being watched”!!
As another year comes to close, we see more and more instances of how the best of organizations continue to survive and prosper despite the global meltdown and one common theme that may explain the tenacity of these organizations to weather such a storm is the people who form these organizations. Thus, if you are looking to build a great enterprise make sure that you are building great teams and by extension great people managers.
Wishing all of you and your loved ones a very happy and successful 2010!!
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