27 Oct 2018 01:11
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Let's take an example from my own domain. I work as an Instructional Design. My organization has induction programs for new joiners who have no prior ID experience. This program introduces them to the basics of ID- theories, the processes that we follow, basically all the "how tos" about the stuff that we do. We also have regular training that looks at our weak spots and hones the skills that we already have. So these are all formal learning methods. However, if we had left it to the individual to learn about, say, how to write a storyboard, till the time they were actually beginning a project, the project would be at risk.Clean the kitchen. In my company, everybody takes a turn at kitchen duty. In my household, everybody is expected to clean up their own messes and pitch in at meals. As CEO, you have to set the example - then demand that everyone follow it. You're responsible for your gains and your mistakes. Responsible people gain respect, so clean up your own messes and be responsible.The movie Miracle is without a doubt one of the best examples of how a team goes through the four stages of development and ultimately the community spirit appears. Herb Brooks (played by Kurt Russell) brings in a new player just a few weeks before the beginning of the 1980 Olympic opening ceremony. The players are upset and the chemistry of the team is compromised. This comes to a head when four team members ask to see Herb and tell him it is not fair. Herb asks why not. One player responds with - "we're a family" and this is the point that shows Herb he has a solid team that is committed to each other. And after all isn't that what the community spirit is all about?Instructional Design is just about the writing and delivering instructional you just need to learn to be a team player and also learn to strive for self-development. Leading people requires you to work hand in hand with the people under you. This is the leadership style that works best, but don't hesitate to adjust to a different style depending on the situation.A wise man once said. "Investors don't like you, or your company. They don't care about your products. They just need to know how they are going to make money-or they'll get fired if they don't." And that wise man is Jimmy Treybig, partner at a venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates.One of the best ways I can think of to explain this is to give you an example of me as a customer. In the example I give, I mention a particular direct sales company. I want to stress that my story has nothing to do with the company and every thing to do with direct sales Learning Training Instructional, no matter what company they're in. In fact, if you can manage to put yourself in the customer's shoes (and in this example, mine), you should be able to see why customers are not naturally loyal to you as a consultant with a particular company. It's up to you to make them want to be loyal.