Maximize your company's performance: 5 things that will strengthen your company core

If you’re like me exercise has always been a chore but if you’re not doing it then your body just goes to mush, and you start having issues.  The more you procrastinate, the worse it gets.

I recently learned that if I worked on establishing a strong core then I would have less physical complications and my workouts would be more enjoyable. I decided to start doing planks every day to develop my core. All of a sudden my workouts are better, and I feel more competent and energetic. I actually push myself harder now and take on challenges that I never thought I could do before.

Now let us use that analogy in your company. Without a strong core and by core I mean core values, culture, mission and vision that resonates with your employees, the structure is a bit flabby and out of shape. Things may get done, but they could be done much better with more efficiency and motivation; less frustration.

Back to fitness; once your core is active, you tend to enjoy the workouts instead of dreading them.

Well, the same pertains to the culture in the company.  When you have a robust and streamlined core of expectations and how things should flow then your team of people can perform their tasks more effectively and efficiently.  Once this has been established and executed, then you can look at your talent and focus on incorporating it with their individual and team goals. Are they functioning at their most robust potential or do they need training and support in meeting their goals and the expectations of the company?

When people are physically fit they tend to stand taller, move faster, feel better. Committing "core" fitness to the company should be as important as committing to a personal fitness regimen that will have you in your best shape ever.

Company burnout is just the same as getting lax with your workout. You tend to make excuses, move slower, put other things before the difficult, essential tasks of the day.  

Let us help your company, and it's people get into shape with everyone feeling good, looking good and operating at their peak performance.

We will evaluate your current situation and put together a unique and viable plan to get your company in shape to meet and exceed your goals.

5 things you can do to develop your company core

1-Determine the company brand core values

2-Evaluate and streamline your company vision and mission

3-Develop a strong culture that resonates within the company

4-Invest in training people performance

5-Set clear objectives and goals as performance measures that include core values

For more information contact:

Jill Fishman MA LMFT CPBA

jill@integrativecorporatesolutions.com

www.integrativecorporatesolutions.com

Fore! or is that just a corporate reorganization...

If you’re a golfer, even a novice, you’ve probably heard that shouted on the golf course at one point. You freeze, look around and try to determine where the ball will land or hit. Will it hit you or will it hit someone in your foursome?

This scenario reminds me of the impact during the 2008-10 corporate reorganization strategy to offset the economic decline. During this time, companies proceeded to fire away at the new transitions and then let the balls fall where they may with only a short fair warning. Employees were left wondering how this was going to affect them.  Who would be affected and how do they handle this news?

This situation still happens today and unfortunately generates a lot of stress and tension in the workplace. It often follows a pretty successful run in the company so it catches people by surprise.  Reorganization means change and not everyone is programmed to adjust to change. Employees who are directly hit can become severely injured. They may struggle to adjust to get back in the game.

This organizational stress is translated very differently with each employee and their ability to handle change. Employees who are better at handling change can be valuable assets during this transition.  

Two important strategies to consider are:

1.     Identify the change leaders in the company who are better at handling change, risks and are trusted allies within their corporate subgroups.

2.     Identify those who are risk averse and slow to change who may need more time to adjust and understand the dynamics of the reorganization.

Part of what we do at Integrative Corporate Solutions is to identify these diverse players and how they will react, lead, support and motivate each other through this stressful time.  Our goal is to help corporations, during this time, master effective communication, lower stress, and eliminate hostile climates.