Recognition: The Missing Ingredient for Great Results
4. Create an Open Environment
Having an open, fun and trusting environment helps build a sense of camaraderie and encourages new ideas and innovation.
5. Provide Information
If we don't provide information, a vacuum is created, which is filled by the "rumor mill" (which is invariably negative). The three keys to being a great manager are "communication, communication and communication" according to the heralded CEO of Portland General Electric, Peggy Fowler.
Wes Friesen is a proven leader and developer of high performing teams and has extensive experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. A former in-plant manager, he is also an award-winning university instructor and speaker, and is the president of Solomon Training and Development, which provides leadership, management and team building training. His book, Your Team Can Soar! contains 42 valuable lessons that will inspire you, and give you practical pointers to help you—and your team—soar to new heights of performance. Your Team Can Soar! can be ordered from Xulonpress.com/bookstore or wesfriesen.com. Wes can be contacted at wesmfriesen@gmail.com.
