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Summer 2006 Newsletter
An organization needs change. Change will either drive your future success or your failure to change could lead to your demise. The only thing certain in life is change. In order to be ready for change, an organization needs to stay loose. If you focus too tightly on job descriptions, you might be thwarting your ability to change with the times. Instead, focus on the skill sets of your employees rather than his or her current job description. By focusing on your employees’ strengths rather than what job(s) they are currently performing, your business will be in a better position to grow. Job descriptions by definition can lock and limit the potential of an organization, and can sometimes work against an employee's core strengths. Make sure you are doing your best to utilize each employee's strengths, rather than keeping them confined to a set job description that was created in the past. The phrase, “Other duties as required” does not necessarily mean your employees are ready for an abrupt change in work routine. It takes a team effort to run a business, and often times job descriptions can hinder a person’s ability to adapt and change when the team needs help. Job descriptions that are written and coveted too tightly, can result in a failed or prolonged attempt to getting the job done. Put another way, a star quarterback cannot win a football game without an offensive line, receivers and a running game to support his position on the field. The quarterback also may need to throw a block or two to win a game. If the quarterback’s contract (job description) says he is supposed to throw 50-touchdowns per year, he may lose every game trying to throw the ball. -What seemed like a good clause in a contract (or job description), could limit the team's total combined efforts. Your business is no different. If you are playing a team sport, then it takes a team to win the game. If you have employees, consider yourself in a team sport. If you want to win, you all have to pull together to achieve victory, and every detail of running your business matters to the overall objective. Keeping loose job descriptions and focusing instead on individual strengths, will enable you (the team leader) to make best use of team players, and allow the team to achieve greater success as a complete unit. When the team pulls together for a common mission, goal or objective. The team is in a better position to win. The goal is to win, or in the case of your small business, to make money. As always, before implementing any new idea or concept, proceed with caution. Seek advice from a professional to insure you minimize mistakes. The SBDC can help you facilitate change to grow your business or direct you to a specialized consultant that is tailored for your industry. You can email Keith at: muddk@uhv.edu
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