Many of us feel pressure to be everywhere at once, but it’s not necessary to be an expert at everything. Resourceful leaders make efficient use of all the assets available, especially the most cost-effective ones. What resources are already on hand? There may be untapped talent among the staff you have now.
Staffing starts with recognizing intelligence and evaluating relevant prior experience, but people aren’t just two dimensional; they have a unique mix of skills, attitudes and talents. Each individual brings a range of valuable qualities to the position. They also have internal motivations, often unconscious, but these affect job performance just the same. Learning more about what makes them tick will help you bring out the best in your employees.
Some assessments are based on limited factors that will result in a limited perspective of your talent pool. Be sure you are gaining multiple insights into your employees’ performance potential. Complete the picture using TTI’s validated tools to measure behavior, world view, personal skills, emotional intelligence and attitudes and values. These components provide a view of the total person and will inform your decisions about how to best increase their effectiveness.
How can you be sure to make the right decisions in matters that affect employees? Use a patented job benchmarking process to objectively identify what each job calls for, especially since some positions may have changed over time. By accurately defining what it takes to do the job well and using a complete view of the employee, you get a quality match. Then review professional development options such as job coaching and guided self-management tools to generate vigorous performance.
Rely on your TTI Value Added Associate as a strategic resource to help make the most of your staff. As a member of your brain trust, they are trained to expand your toolbox and your vision. Equipped with a broader perspective and patented tools, you’re ready to make adjustments that bring big results.
To benefit from an informed perspective on staff development, restructured jobs or a realigned team, contact your TTI Total Solutions Provider.
