Larry Anderson Consultants

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When reviewing your employee's performance, I've found it helpful to break it into three categories: 1. Technical 2. Admin 3. People... Technical is the skill requirements of their job. How have they been developing these skills and adding new ones? Admin is the process aspect of their job. How are they at organization, and productivity? How can they be more efficient and effective in their role? People is the human side. How are they developing relationships? Are they able to show leadership abilities? The next step is to combine a discussion about performance and development around each of the three areas. Performance is focused on the past and development is focused on the future. By combining the performance/development conversation, your employees can see how improvement is not a punishment conversation (you need to do better), but rather an opportunity to advance and bring more to their careers (I want to do better).

Don't take the culture of your business for granted. Culture is the pulse, the essence of your business. When unprecedented change happens (like a pandemic), that pulse gets affected. Things you took for grated like respect, trust and communication get tested and sometimes strained. Be sure to take the time to work on your culture as much or more than you work on the other aspects of your business like sales, production and efficiency.

I literally have the best job in the world. I get to work with amazing small business owners and managers every day solving complex problems and helping their teams grow through training and coaching. But, when I receive feedback like this, let’s just say, it makes me beyond grateful. I have had the pleasure of engaging Larry Anderson Consultants in the execution of a Leader Training Program for my Group Leaders and Team Leaders over the past 12 months. The feedback from t...hese sessions has been overwhelmingly positive, with everyone I have spoken to finding really insightful reflection in themselves (both the good and the could be better). The course materials were delivered with an extraordinarily high level of passion & enthusiasm, however Larry was sure to take the time to make certain that everyone 'got it' through use of one-on-one coaching sessions following each topic. This personal touch really does make all the difference between run-of-the-mill training and real engagement. I sincerely believe that this course has served as a catalyst for significant personal change in many of my leaders, both at work and outside work - and has proven to be one of the most impactful training programs they have ever taken part in. Kevin Hooiveld VP of Operations Book Depot

CAUTION: Shameless plug ahead. I was asked yesterday by a business owner - what sets you apart? It got me thinking. So here are a few thoughts. - I take the time to really understand your business and the people in it - everything we do together is about what is best for you and your business.... - I have worked with hundreds of companies in dozens of industries and can bring fresh and tested ideas to your business to offer you new perspectives. - I connect with people - people trust me and want to share with me - this leads to a more connected team and culture. - My clients work with me for years - this means my counsel is sound and produces results. - For business owners and senior managers, I am that confidant you can talk to when no one else understands you. - I’m deadline fixated - I keep you focused and moving your business forward by making everyone accountable to keep their commitments. If you need help with any of the above. Let's talk. Thanks for reading. All the best and be safe.