Lean Quote: 6 Tips to Help Employees Grow

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October 1, 2021
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On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on this journey because without learning we can not improve.

“A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better.” — Jim Rohn

Taking an
active role in the development of your team demonstrates confidence and concern
for the future of the organization. It also gives employees feelings of
significance, community, and value.

When
you create a culture in which employees can reach their goals and
know their thoughts and insights are appreciated, you boost productivity,
morale, and engagement.

Put these six
tips into practice to help employees grow:

1. Encourage
professional development

High-potential
employees are not satisfied with the status quo. If given the proper guidance
in their development, they will become the future leaders of your organization.

2. Create a
development plan

Help your
employees establish goals that are aligned with their strengths, interest and
experience, as well as with the overall business strategy. Establish goals and
expectations to help them set their sights on career opportunities.

3. Pair
employees with mentors

Find someone
who is in a similar role to the employee. Mentoring relationships can foster
positive and productive working relationships, helping employees learn and gain
encouragement and support in their careers. When coached with encouragement,
your employees can help your business adapt to changes and reach the
next level of success.

4. Help them
build their networks

Recommend
opportunities within the organization, as well as networking or professional
groups that will help them build strong connections.

5. Challenge
employees with assignments

Get your
employees to leave their comfort zones. Employees can’t move forward if they
don’t grow, and they can’t grow if they never leave their comfort zones.

6. Show
employees you trust them

If you want to
help employees develop, trust them to do their jobs by getting out of the way.
Let them know what your expectations are by modeling the behavior you expect—show
them you trust them. This not only lets employees know what they
need to succeed and gives them greater ownership, but it also shows them
that credibility and trust are important in your organization.