Any manager, new or experienced, needs to inspire their people with a vision. It may be a big picture vision for the whole team, or a vision for a project, product or service. A vision is an exciting and inspiring picture of where you want the business or your team to be in the future. For a vision to develop momentum and enthusiasm, psychologists Eve Ash and Peter Quarry provide memorable advice and strategies for how to inspire and implement a vision. Being able to inspire disparate groups of people is an essential management skill, which requires practice.
Translate your vision into goals;
Ensure targets are achievable;
Allow people to vent their feelings.;
Walk your talk and inspire individuals and disparate groups;
Communicate regularly with individuals and the team, especially during times of change;
Seek team input, involve your team, create a sense of ownership and recognize their contributions;
Publicize the vision and celebrate success;
This is available as part of
Skills for Managers Series
SKILLS FOR MANAGERS is a series of eLearning courses that provide managers, even new team leaders, with a toolkit of essential skills to manage and inspire their teams. In these courses psychologists Eve Ash and Peter Quarry provide useful strategies and tips that will help managers and those witho...
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