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How can I get my dept. of 12 to be more receptive in the training of other employees, even though it is written in there job description, most feel it is my job to do all the training. I might want to
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posted at 5/10/2006 11:50 AM EDT
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How can I get my dept. of 12 to be more receptive in the training of other employees, even though it is written in there job description, most feel it is my job to do all the training. I might want to add that our department does not require a lot of master-mind thinking or decision making, it does require a lot of common-sense and sound judgement and physical hard work. I would like for them to understand that it is a team effort and not just a manager effort. |
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posted at 5/23/2006 11:41 AM EDT
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Yes they do report directly to me, it is not that they refuse do it, they are just not receptive to it without complaining, moaning and groaning. It does not give a new employee a good impression of good teamwork or good behavoir. I would just blow it off as just "complaining" if it did't effect the new employees attitude. |
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posted at 5/24/2006 2:26 AM EDT
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You have allowed the inmates to run the asylum.
You are the Big Kahuna. Review with your staff what their job responsibilities are. Explain that you expect them to meet those responsibilities without (describe specific undesirable behavior). If they so dislike performing their job duties then perhaps they should consider seeking other employment. |
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posted at 5/25/2006 1:06 PM EDT
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First: 11/20/2005 Last: 4/4/2007 |
Like cynbrandt, I suspect that you have allowed this non-engaged culture to develop over some considerable time. I take a big-picture view by asking what it is you do on a daily/weekly basis to engage your employees and cultivate a team-based approach to work. For example:
Do you set challenging department goals that are mutually agreed with your staff? Do you devise goals that require collaboration for success? -or only individual goals? Do you track and report progress on your departments/team goals? Do you meet weekly in a team meeting with all of your staff to share ideas and update progress? Do you meet with each of your staff weekly for a one-on-one What-Is-Going-On meeting to discuss individual concerns and progress? Do you show a personal interest in each and every staff member? Do you practice Management By Walking Around? Do you provide both positive and negative feedback on a regular basis? Do you reward positive behavior and team achievements? Do you confront poor behavior in a non-emotive and direct way? or do you blow up? Are you open to criticism without becoming defensive? Do you actively seek feedback from others? Do you compliment existing employees by asking them to buddy/mentor a new recruit? What I am saying is that you may need to look within to change the unproductive behaviors of your direct reports. Vicki Heath Director Business Performance Pty Ltd http://www.businessperform.com |
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posted at 7/6/2006 8:16 AM EDT
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First: 7/6/2006 Last: 7/7/2006 |
The thought provoking questions previously posted are right on target. As department head you set the direction of the team. Tie goals, action taken, and results to performance. People will respond to what "management measures." The training if tied to organizational goals for your department and others will demonstrate that the organization is interested in measureable results in the form of products or service. You need to anser the question for each of your employees "What's in it for me?" Let the adventure begin!
Lee A. Fenstermaker III President Fenstermaker & Associates Training & Consulting Service www.achievelifesuccess.com/leef.htm laf3rd@adelphia.net |
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