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Post by shebilemoine on Jun 27, 2013 13:35:49 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Tell Your Employees To Collaborate Without Showing Them How
We all heard the saying "lead by example" before. If you want to get somebody to do something don't just tell them, show them. When you show somebody what to do it sets goals for that person to do what they are trying to do. If a person isn't taught what to do then they won't know exactly what to do. Some people are visual learners. So next time you ask somebody to do something for you show they a example of exactly what you want them to do.
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Post by lydell on Jun 29, 2013 7:49:04 GMT -6
The article describes the term collaboration as a vague term used to encourage members to work together. Simply this term without proper instruction wont be effective. Any vague statement without proper instruction to back it wont be very affective because the members would not have a clue what to do and how to do it.
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Post by grober86 on Jul 6, 2013 17:21:38 GMT -6
The article states the importance of leading by example. The best way to teach employees how to collaborate is not to tell them with words, but to show them with actions. This leading by example is true at any point in corporate ladder. For example a department manager working for target would get more work from employees in his department by being along side them, and putting product on the shelf with them. A quiet leader who lets his actions do the talking is best type of leader there is.
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Post by keithstevens on Jul 7, 2013 17:39:03 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Tell Your Employees To Collaborate Without Showing Them How
At my current job I have a manager that has been the best as far as helping develop myself and other coworkers. He has led by example and has set expectations very clearly. As a manager a person has to lead and can't just direct. There is a fine but distinct line between the two. You can tell what managers lead and what managers just direct and it is clearly reflected in their employees.
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Post by amberw on Jul 8, 2013 15:28:46 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Tell Your Employees To Collaborate Without Showing Them How
I agree with this article. You have to be willing to show how something is done, not just tell someone to do it. Like it is said in the article the quotes "Show, don't tell" and "Actions speak louder than words" really are very important quotes. If you're not willing to do something what makes you think the person you're telling it to is going to want to. Just because you are "in-charge" doesn't make you unable to perform tasks. If you want to be a good leader you have to show it by physically showing your workers that you are just as hard of a worker as they are.
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Post by Robert Nicholson on Jul 18, 2013 14:35:55 GMT -6
Actions speak louder than words, and show me, don’t tell me. These are what many consider to be leadership. If a leader tells their employees do act one way than themselves act completely differently. They will wonder why they need to do anything you tell them. If it were really important you would be following the guidelines yourself.
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Post by briandavis1 on Jul 22, 2013 17:35:23 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Tell Your Employees To Collaborate Without Showing Them How
In order to be a great manager or boss you need to learn how to lead by example. Giving orders in a polite manner and giving the employees the right tools(Training, Advice) they will be able to complete their task. A manager should not just bark orders rudely and not be willing to do the same tast themselves if the employee is not present. Employees dont want to be talked down to but want to be lead in the right way.
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Post by meganbahm91 on Jul 25, 2013 9:27:35 GMT -6
People coming together as a group to discuss business is beneficial to the business. It allows everyone to put in their ideas for the business. It also allows everyone to let others know what their perspective is on the company. Coming together as a group of employees, is also a way to motivate each other and get everyone on the right path.
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Post by cmbrogan on Jul 25, 2013 10:32:32 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Let Your Company Be The Force That Turns New Hires Into Ideal Employees
I do not think I like this idea. I understand the concept, but it just seems like it would be extremely stressful to keep up with - for the employees and the administration. From this, I feel like it would lower morale and the culture of the business would be jeopardized. I like how the goals are clear but the process of maintaining those goals just seems to me like it unnecessary. Further, who wants to wear stars on their chest to work everyday? The merit sysytem should be something that motivates people more. Perhaps I am making many assumptions here, but from what I got from this article, I believe there are more effective ways of achieving their goals.
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Post by ahrield on Jul 25, 2013 12:28:36 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Tell Your Employees To Collaborate Without Showing Them How
Like many of my classmates I am a firm believer in leading by example. Be the change you wish to see! You will get much more response by setting the example so others can see and follow. You cannot expect someone to do something that you would not do. We are having a problem with the ASM of my store, because she won't set a good example for the employees and is being a slacker on the sales floor. But she finds it a problem when the store isn't making the numbers on her watch.
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Post by brianbrewer on Jul 25, 2013 17:17:16 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Tell Your Employees To Collaborate Without Showing Them How
This article makes a really good point on the subject of leading by example. This is the best way to provide instruction to employees. Just saying and instructing by word of mouth provides little vision of the task at hand, but when a manager shows how the job is done, employees are much more likely to follow his or her example.
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Post by knight2 on Jul 27, 2013 17:58:13 GMT -6
As a good leader it is important to know how to use your resources. Collaboration is one of those such resources. You must be able to take the bull by the horns and explain to your employees how important it is to work as a team and how to utilize each others resources. By collaborating you can turn your business into a powerhouse that can out do the competition.
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Post by tylerstroble on Jul 29, 2013 2:50:53 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Don't Tell Your Employees To Collaborate Without Showing Them How
It's always important to show employees the way you want things done. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. You have to show people why you want things done a certain way. You have to set the example yourself. Employees also respect a manager that demonstrates that he knows how to perform tasks.
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Post by robertnicholson on Jul 29, 2013 11:27:03 GMT -6
Actions speak louder than words, and show me, don’t tell me. These are what many consider to be leadership. If a leader tells their employees do act one way than themselves act completely differently. They will wonder why they need to do anything you tell them. If it were really important you would be following the guidelines yourself.
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Post by tdodge21 on Jul 30, 2013 10:38:39 GMT -6
This article makes sense in that it is very hard to learn something new or a new task if you have never seen it done. There is no point to collaborate if you are not shown how. I have experience this in my life that if I am shown how to do something I am a hell of a lot better at it than if I was told how to do it. This makes a lot of sense in my golf game as well.
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