When you have been around as long as I have (am I experienced, or just old?), patterns develop, especially with the seasons. One of the most significant times is the New Year. Procrastination is conquered, action is taken, & we plunge forward. This year, many took action to eliminate further jobs & continue to reduce cost. Not fun; when will it end?
Two metaphors that speak to where most of us are with this now are: Pulling the Wagon; & Getting on the Bus.
The wagon (company) is big; it is heavy; and it takes substantial effort to move it forward. We need every able bodied person (all employees) pulling it. But some people are sitting on the wagon, wanting to BE pulled, rather than using their energy & talent to innovate & problem solve (pull). We need forward movers, not dead weight; we need solution crafters, not more problems.
The bus (company moving forward) is motorized, so the challenges are different. It moves forward because it has its own energy source (passion), but it has limited seats, and only the most qualified & prepared passengers can get on. Talent, values, and work ethic are critical to success; make your seating chart accordingly.
When all is said & done, these are your most critical choices to make. It’s not just about cutting a certain number of bodies representing a certain level of cost; it’s ensuring you have the number and talent level of employees available for the upturn that will surely ensue.
How are you leading the movement?
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