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Whether you are the reality TV guru who would
rather die than miss an episode of "The Apprentice" or the vehement
critic who can't bear to even look upon Donald Trump's scowling face,
one must recognize that the prime-time NBC show offers many valuable
lessons that apply to just about any organization trying to reach their
goals.
The first is that each participant, just
like every employee, has something of value to offer the organization
in the accomplishment of both long term and immediate goals. Now in
their third week of competition, it is fascinating to see how none of "The Apprentice" contestants have seriously taken an assessment or
inventory of the skills, strengths, and experiences of their respective
team members, which have already acted to their detriment in numerous
circumstances.
The same holds
true in companies. We tend to see people in their current role
(described by a title and perhaps a job description), and we
unconsciously disregard their abilities in other areas, simply because
they do not 'normally' operate in those capacities. In actuality, most
employees have the versatility to contribute to the goals of the
organization in multiple roles.
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