A CEO recently shared an insightful moment with his team:
“I come up with an idea for improvement, and they act all on board with it, but deep down, theyโre just waiting me out to see if I forget about it.”
Have you ever been part of this dynamic? ๐ค
The truth is, as leaders, we must persist until we see results. Ideas are easy; execution is rare.
In large companies, entire departments are dedicated to ensuring projects get completed. Smaller organizations, however, donโt always have that luxury. In these environments, the same team that generates the idea must also execute it. So, how can you make sure your initiatives donโt just fade away?
3 Essential Steps to Ensure Successful Execution ๐
- Bring the team together on the idea. ๐ค
Your initiative will have much more buy-in if your team has had a hand in developing the solution. Collaboration fosters ownership, making them more committed to seeing it through. - Be crystal clear about why the change is important. ๐ฏ
Explain how the change will make the organization more competitive and benefit the team members. Will it increase efficiency? Allow the team to work smarter, not harder? When people see the personal value, theyโll be more motivated to support the change. - Stick with it until you see results. ๐
Donโt give up halfway through. Define what success looks like and continue pushing toward that goal. Keep the momentum going, even when it gets tough.
Be the Leader Who Makes Things Happen ๐ช
In many organizations, people become jaded about making improvements. Initiatives often get attention, but they quickly wither away without sustained effort. Be the leader who persists, who keeps the team focused, and ensures the job gets done.
When you do, not only will execution improve, but you will also foster a culture of action and results. Your team will learn to stop just going through the motions and start consistently achieving success.
#LeadWithPersistence #ExecutionMatters #MakeThingsHappen
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