People who manage sports teams will always tell you that the difference between winning and losing is in how the coaches are able to squeeze out a few extra percent in performance from their players. These few extra percentage points are won in lots of places. In the top leagues of any sport, there is no team that is ever going to be ten percent fitter or more skilled than their opponents. Instead, those extra points are found in tiny amounts in many places. So how and where do you take this sporting example and transform it into a corporate or business environment? As a business manager, where do you find the few extra percentage points that you need to get your team functioning optimally, and better than the competition? Here are a few ideas.
Office environment
One of the most important ways you can help your team to flourish is by putting them into a comfortable and uplifting environment. Old-school office with grey walls and stifling cubicles can be very depressing and demotivating. There are so many great ways to make a workspace light and creative, and if you are not quite sure how to do it then look to consult with a company that specializes in office interior design North Sydney or Brisbane both have experts who will be able to help. These are people who are abreast of the latest trends in workspace management and who will be able to turn your office into something truly inspirational.
Focus
In any team, it is important that everyone knows their role and that they are able to pursue it fully. For this reason, you need to ensure that all the ancillary staff is in position and ready to do their jobs as well. For example, you cannot expect your creative team to be at their best if they are worried about the state of the internet. Or the coders won’t be properly focused if they have concerns about where they have parked their car. Simple examples, but the point is that each team, be it HR, finance, IT, sales, etc. need to be able to focus on their primary area of work. If that happens the results will be great.
Can-Do
The attitude that emanates from the top will permeate the whole business, so it is important that you and the other leaders set the tone accordingly. Look to being, a can-do attitude to the job, but also one that stresses winning, fair play, and a balance between fun and serious to the table. In short, decide on what you want the company culture to be and then go all out to create it. Build your team around the culture – hire people who fit the vibe and go from there.
Feed them
Keep your staff well fed and they will perform better. They will also spend more time in the office which is also important. Feeding doesn’t need to be expensive but in considering the costs involved it is also worth calculating the type of productivity that you are going to get out of your people. If the cost of feeding your staff results in happier and more productive people, then it is a no-brainer. Feed them and feel the rewards. All the top sports team feed their players to help aid their performance, so why not follow that logic through to the corporate world.
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