Coffee for the Week


Dear Manager,

Today is Monday, kindly take note of the following. They will be useful in the course of your week.

  1.       Share all information that you have. This will help your team to function efficiently. However, an exception can be applied if your legal department is against sharing such information.

   2.       It is not enough to wish that people have the right environment to take on opportunities. You must create that environment for your team to thrive, innovate and drive revenue.

   3.       Don’t get used to saying NO. No is for fearful managers. However, It is useful when it goes against core values. But ensure there is an environment for people to say more YES to creativity and great work.  If you hear NO all the time, study the situation- fear is being established.

.     4. 80% of your attention must be focused on your core business. The proof of great work is revenues.

5.       While the health of the business is important today, the future is also important. A an executive, ensure that there is a loose environment for innovation. You can apply Google’s rule to innovation- 70/20/10

70% of resources goes into your core business, 20% is focused on your emerging business and 10% is focused on new projects.  
       
6.       The world is moving exponentially, you can’t move in a linear pattern. This means your team should think big. Typically, get them to take a view of the world 10 time better than what it is. Then, ensure your view is doable.

7.       Reward information sharing employees, Caution information hoarders. The former will strengthen your team, the latter will poison your team.

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