When a business or a new team starts out, you assemble a group of people who have not worked together before. They must be trained and that takes time. They will still make mistakes as they get experience and really learn. Some will not play nice with others and there will be disharmony. Some will leave. You have to start all over again with their replacement.
All this is expensive, and is a good part of why you won’t make money at first when you have new people. If you have constant turnover, these problems will persist.
Contrast that to a team that is trained and experienced and has worked together for years. They can get the results you are looking for with little trouble, less management oversight, and light training for touch up and maintenance of their skills.
As the leader, your job is to build this kind of team quickly and keep it together.
Good Morning LJ!
Leading by example successfully is possible when you surround yourself with good people. Remember, you are only as good as the people around you!
Larry as one of the longest tenured employees of CTBS, this mornings quote really spoke to me. I hope it is read by the entire team, so everyone understands the greatest asset of any company is its long term dedicated people.
Absolutely agree and it is a real pleasure when you are one of the members on a high performing team!
Larry, what are your top three things a leader can do to keep a well trained and experienced team?
Spot on Larry!