Bulletin No. 20 | March – April 2004
REMARKS FROM THE EDITOR
The major objective of business executives is to achieve a better ratio of output to input in each element of business activity, in other words, to make each element more profitable. In many instances, money is only the common denominator or measure of the elements which go into the productivity equation. What proved to be really matters today, is that one which must necessarily encompass human relations.
The universal threats such as the changing of people needs and demands, the growing complexity of workplace, the ne psychological contract and the human crisis – all bring great impact upon how the management treat their workforce. Mismanagement, miscommunication in the long run can result in liabilities for the company. Ignorance og the human side of workforce will turn to be a slow disastrous impact. The corporate business model where the corporation is a well-oiled machine, shaped like a pyramid of individual boxes, manned by an army of hired hands, under the command of a Chief Executive Officer – is no longer appropriate. The dynamic community, linked with networks of interdependent teams composed of people with diverse characteristics using all talents and guided by a shared purpose and quality process – seems to be the ideal corporate model today.
In this edition, you will be encouraged to evaluate your leadership style and change accordingly if you feel necessary. Improving individual productivity is an essence of gaining more influence on your surrounding, but mind you – not everybody wants to change and wants to be a better person. Some people are really resistant to change. What you need is just go ahead, follow your common sense, and do the best for the people around. No leader without follower, no victory without pain, no freedom without sacrifice – Nobody without doing anything. Enjoy your reading!
Elizabeth Goenawan Ananto
Editor
TIPS OF THE MONTH
You can be a leader by taking one or more of the following nine roles
- Sages
Expand other’s knowledge about a wide array of subjects and use it to design strategy. - Visionaries
Inspire large groups of people to go beyond their previous accomplishments. - Magicians
Coordinate change by bridging the gap between where the organization is and where it should be. - Globalists
Consolidate the experiences of people across culture by demonstrating an interest in the diversity and finding a common group. - Mentors
Help employees advance their careers by helping them learn and work with their potential - Allies
Form effective teams and alliances - Sovereigns
Take opportunity for the decision they make even if they involve risk or uncertainty - Guide
Use clearly stated principles based on core values to guide their employees’ tasks and attain goals - Artisans
Try to improve performance by ensuring the quality of a company’s product and production processes
(Source : The Action Centred Leader, John Adair)
Responses