The summer transfer window is open and football clubs are busy trying to lure players to join their teams. Business owners likewise need to ensure they recruit the right people to ensure the long-term success of their company.
Finding the right candidate involves being very clear on the requirements of the role, the type of person needed and developing a fair method of selection to ensure your recruitment process complies with employment equality law.
All good teams have good managers who employ interesting and varied training programmes. Employees who feel they are not reaching their potential may seek to move on. It’s important for managers and team leaders to identify pathways and learning and development opportunities for employees to advance their careers.
We sometimes hear of trouble in the dressing room. Good managers waste no time in resolving any conflict that might impact the performance of their team. Employers likewise must be proactive in preventing workplace conflict and resolving employee grievances as swiftly as possible.
Discipline, timekeeping, hitting your targets. These are all minimum standards that are commonly set in the world of sport. They are also useful performance management principles that could be transferred to the workplace to help team leaders maximise individual and team performance.
Good teams are built on good communication. Whether it’s on the pitch or on the factory floor, leaders that encourage two-way communication on what is and isn’t working tend to have the best performance outcomes.
Athletes aren’t shy about celebrating their victories. If you’ve set mutually agreed goals with your team and you hit your targets, make sure to celebrate the wins. It’s a great way to boost morale and build a strong team culture.