12 April 2010
Successful Intentions Newsletter
Hi ,
Should I stay or should I go?
Staying engaged at work is a daily decision, a mental tug-of-war. Some days are diamonds and other days are... well let's just say you'd rather be anywhere than here!
But you can improve the odds of staying, and encourage key members of your team to stay, by following this simple checklist (give yourself a score out of 20 for each item, where 1 is "totally unclear", and 20 is "completely clear"):
1. KSA's: Are you clear about the KSA's (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) required for the job? These can change over time or with different assignments. Perhaps you're feeling out of your depth. What additional skills are now required to get the job done?
2. Role: Are you expected to do more (or less) than you were before? Work roles can change shape. New managers or new team members can change the requirements of the job. Do you know how your performance is measured? Some parameters may have changed without your knowledge.
3. Alignment: Does the job still interest you? Are your motives, values, and beliefs in alignment with the values and attitudes practiced by the organisation? Can you easily reconcile differences between your personal values and the values expected on the job?
4. Reinforcement: Are you happy with how your performance is rewarded? Not just financially, but in terms of meeting your needs and interests on the job? What is it that gets you out of bed to come to work? How satisfied do you feel with the work you do and the people you do it with?
5. Progress: Do you get sufficient support at work to help you get the job done, or do you face constant roadblocks? Do you feel that you're progressing toward your goals? Are you accomplishing those things you set out to do?
Now add up you score . Does it tell you whether you should stay or go?
- A score above 75 suggests this job fits you like a glove. You were born for this!
- A score between 60 and 75 suggests you can manage quite well. The good easily outweighs the bad.
- A score between 45 and 60 suggests it sometimes takes an effort to come to work. You can get by. But you would be tempted by a better offer.
- A score between 30 and 45 suggests you're hanging on by your fingernails. Sometimes it's good, but mostly it's bad. You'd probably leave if you could.
- A score below 30 suggests you're already out the door. You might be on the payroll but your spirit has left town. It's time to move on!
Now what scores do you suspect some of your team members might get if they rated themselves, ? Are you doing enough to make each of these factors clear to them? Staff engagement is simply balancing performance with satisfaction. Find out how to get more support here.
You can also follow me on my "Wisdom Circle" blog for musings, research, and applications of practical wisdom!
Keep your intentions clear,
Peter Webb
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