PerformanceTree is about unleashing potential in often overlooked areas, with guaranteed, concrete instructions for step-by-step implementation.
I regularly share step-by-step instructions, referred to as templates, that address different areas holding significant potential in many organizations and are still rarely addressed.
"Empowering organizations to achieve greater success by providing concrete strategies that 1. prioritize employee engagement and 2. ensure that committed employees have the time to accomplish the right tasks productively."
I am convinced that two essential factors contribute to the success of organizations on the 'soft' side of every company: firstly, the presence of engaged employees, and secondly, ensuring that these engaged individuals have the time to get done the right tasks productively.
There is hardly a company that does not aspire to achieve 'top performance.' However, even with a small percentage of employees who have already submitted their resignation internally and a slightly higher proportion of employees who perform their duties out of a pure sense of duty, if we are honest, this cannot be attained. This becomes particularly evident when we compare it with teams that demonstrate measurable success and consistently achieve top performance, such as sports teams.
For the sake of clarity, I'll draw an exaggerated comparison between a football team and an average organization: Imagine a football team composed of players who have no idea of the 'why?' They don't know which tournament they are currently competing in, let alone which title is at stake. The big picture is unknown to them. Logically, their motivation is lower than if they knew they were playing for a coveted title. It's evident that top athletes with passion can extract a few extra percentage points of effort in such games. Unfortunately, our team does not exhibit this trait.
Another handicap for our team is that they are all skilled soccer players, well-trained in fact, but they play in several teams, and unfortunately, these teams play on neighboring courts simultaneously. Consequently, every now and then, one or more players have to leave the field briefly for an important phase next court. So our team plays outnumbered from time to time, and when the player(s) return, it obviously takes some time for them to get back into the game. Even the players who were there the whole time have to adjust to the fact that their teammates are back and can be involved in the game again.
Unfortunately, it is also not entirely clear which player occupies which position and thus understands their tasks and responsibilities on the field. They roughly know where they stand during kick-off, but as the game progresses and, especially under pressure, the responsibilities become blurred, leading to simple mistakes they otherwise wouldn't have made.
I believe my comparisons are understandable. Top performances are regularly achieved in sports, and these athletes share common traits: incredible determination to achieve results or win titles, obviously a clear understanding of the "big picture": they know exactly what they are competing for, the teams are extremely well-coordinated and synchronized (have you ever watched a tire change in Formula 1?), obviously they are receiving recognition and appreciation at least from their fans for their performances, ...
These are just a few very apparent comparisons. While it might not be possible to instill the same passion in employees, there is an extreme range between a demotivated employee who regularly complains about their boss, colleagues, poor communication, lack of appreciation, doesn't know what for he's doing something, that the responsibilities and tasks are not clearly defined etc., and a top athlete imbued with passion.
This untapped potential represents a huge opportunity for improvement which is often completely untouched.
The more potential left unused, the more can be achieved by making small changes in the right direction. So why not start exploiting this potential as much as possible to achieve better results as a logical consequence?"
A Flexible Approach: Get Your Transformation Going
Each of my templates focuses on a part with significant potential and provides guaranteed, concrete instructions for step-by-step solutions on how to unleash it. You can start wherever you see the greatest potential for yourself or your organization. The order in which you implement them into your daily work is irrelevant. While each template can be used independently, they also interconnect. You'll notice that as they come together like pieces of a large puzzle, creating a significant transformation when used collectively.
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