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As you grow fast, it is important parts to keep in mind two vital elements to your success: team satisfaction and an efficient workplace.
We see this all the time in companies that grow fast. Either the team is doing great, but you don’t have that efficiency…. or people aren’t communicating the way you want.
The answer is to use Pods.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed or frustrated with a project that just didn’t go according to plan?
Project management skills are vital to your success, and we don’t use them nearly enough. But the good news is, with just a few tips, you can immediately start honing these skills so you start seeing more of the results you desire.
WHO Shall Do WHAT By WHEN.
This valuable phrase that we use all the time, provides a valuable framework for everything from the end of emails to summarize tasks, end of meetings to clarify next steps and roles, at the end of letters, concluding different communications, etc. So let’s break it down.
Let’s talk about the value of buying a systems package versus doing it on your own.
Systems are the policies, the procedures, the templates, the examples, the checklists, the videos, the illustrations, the diagrams and the workflows that establish how we want things done in the most efficient way possible. These are the base tools that allow people to thrive in their job and feel confident and productive each day knowing they are rocking their job.
The problem is that creating systems can take years of work and countless hours of crafting and editing and refining.
A common discussion I have is about the value of buying systems templates that have been human vetted and approved and it comes down to time vs money with a heathy dose of sanity!
Here are seven reasons why you want to save time, money, and mental energy by investing in a package that’s going to help you get there faster.
What would it mean to you to have a Team that operates on its own?
A team that has good metrics and knowledge of the numbers so that they know what their targets are, and if are getting an A, or getting an F?
How would it feel to know that that team is self-sufficient and able to propel themselves without you micromanaging them?
How would it feel to have a one-on-one quarterly review, and use objective data to show the person they’re getting an A, but also show the person where maybe they’re not getting an A?
Data-driven leadership. It’s what is going to make such a difference in your business. Here are three things you need to be looking at.
Do you get frustrated that at times your team doesn’t seem to be communicating on who is doing what? Have you ever expected something to be done daily only to find it didn’t? Do you feel there is confusion on daily versus weekly activities, let alone monthly and quarterly.
Enter the value of a checklist. A checklist can quickly bring order to chaos on a person’s primary duties. A good checklist can also establish routines… routines that can be batched in terms of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly duties.
Here are a few examples of different duties by time frame.
Let’s face it, to stay in business you need to have more money coming in then going out. Understanding the five R.U.L.E.S. of Profitability is key to honing the business in different ways and creating a strong stable business.
So what are the 5 R.U.L.E.S. of Profitability?