How and why must we build magical employees in our projects
Today, I am writing another sensitive topic about people "Magical Employee(s)"
Well, everyone feels they work very hard and they are very special, isnt it?
There is no doubt. Ofcourse, I work very hard too, we all put in enormous efforts and extra hours at times to ensure our work is successful and in turn we are respected and gain the attention we deserve
But, by achieving the set targets and holding amazing performance will we win the hearts of people around us?
Like it or not, Leading teams is the best way to understand yourself better, because you are always around or surrounded by people
While leading teams, I have come across people Who are like "Magic"
I am not trying to superiorize anyone, as a leader we must be ethical and provide equal opportunities to everyone and appreciate people equally based on their achievements
Being a Project Manager, Ethics is all about making the best possible decisions concerning people, resources and the environment. Honesty, responsibility, respect and fairness are the values that drive ethical conduct for the project management profession. Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
So all I am talking about here some of the basics you might notice in people like who are honest, polite, kind to everyone, friendly and respected by everyone
I am sure there are many people like this but there will be very few who shall come to your mind as an "Magical employee"
"Once I walked into my project floor, I noticed several team members circling around an employee who was focused on work. When asked they all mentioned we love being around . This is not the response I expected but there were several instances you find these magical employees keeping your teams together"
There are similar employees just sitting around you and working quietly, without making any noise and not even knowing they are one…
"Who knows it could be you as their leader as well.."
Now the most important question is
Why should you recognize them?
they help in build you a "Positive Environment" - this is what culture is all about and team building. One employee like this will build several others
Attrition - these employees are like magnets as they can hold others just because of their positive vibe (ensure to monitor and follow the people management protocols)
Customer Satisfaction: Positive customer experience is pretty common in this kind of environment, considering these resources takes ownership and pride in what they do, definitely people will follow them and continue the positivity around
Consistent and Strong Performance: when there is a positive vibe and good culture, the team is on Auto Pilot and people will strive towards the operational targets with little supervision. During difficult times they will find ways to solve problems and excel...
How do we recognize them?
Have you ever noticed:
Humble and understanding
Good listener (that's why people surround them)
Professional and proactively reports when something is not going right and seeks help
Hard working - earns the respect of everyone with their hard work
Never tries to puts down anyone or complain
These are some of my observations while leading teams, and how some employees turn around the entire team and build the positive culture
Conclusion:
All employees must be treated equally, with respect, appreciate and share feedback with proper assesment and understanding.
A Leader must be the bridge and build teams with passion providing the right advise when needed, identifying these key resources within your teams and motivating them will improve your business and teams morale.
What are the your observations managing these magical employees? Please share your comments below
For SME's/team leaders aspiring to become PMP or a Project manager facing hurdles running your project, my recommendation is to study for PMP Certification this course provides you the foundation on
People - soft skills required to run the projects smoothly
Process - technical aspects
Business environment - connection between projects and organizational strategy
personally, this course helped me to improve my operations and my understanding towards the above foundations better. PMP Examination Content Outline
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