LEADERSHIP
A STRONG CULTURE is critical for the success of all teams , whether it be in sport or in business . It ’ s always been a key focus for sporting teams , both elite and amateur , and yet when it comes to business , 70 percent of the Australian workforce is currently disengaged .
In sport we see passion , purpose , shared vision , spirit and unity – it ’ s infectious ! People usually play for the love of the game and the love of their team , rarely just for the money . On the other hand , most disengaged employees would change employers right now for as little as a 5 percent pay increase . So what are we missing ?
While all businesses aspire to ignite similar levels of enthusiasm and dedication in their people , this has always been a challenge in the business world , until now . Having started out by helping 39 sporting teams to grand finals , with 24 going on to win Premierships , it ’ s become abundantly clear to me that there are striking similarities and common links between their success and the success of high-performing businesses . In sport and in business , the number one key to a teams ’ success ( or failure ) is its people . And
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what ’ s the number one key to the success of your people ? Engagement .
Most forward-thinking organisations now appreciate the importance of investing in engagement strategies and implementing standard reward and recognition programs to motivate and reward good behaviours and attitudes . While these types of solutions certainly have their place , they can only be effective when operating
8 October 2014