What does your business need in the short term that will give you ongoing, long term rewards? What are the core areas that need attention? I will take you through a needs analysis to help you identify where and how you can take action now.
The Person Behind the Business: How Can I Help You?
As a Personal and Professional Development Coach, you can rely on my combination of skills as a licensed psychologist and over 25 years of organizational experience to serve the needs of your business, and help you realize your vision of success.
What are the tried and true ingredients for starting and managing a small business? There are budgets, business plans, marketing, product, service, finding your target audience – owners must focus on these and other basic ingredients to be successful. There are, however, additional personal components that often get overlooked, yet which are just as vital to your success.
Raising Your Leadership to the Next Level:
Style. As your business grows and develops, so should the way in which you lead. Is it time to take stock of your leadership style? What's working? What's not? What needs refinement?
Skills. Is your business growing beyond your skills? Do you know what you need to know to stay on target? Have you taken an honest and realistic assessment?
Values. Have you taken the time to truly determine your core values? These are the values that get you up in the morning, acting as your motivation and your guide with choices and decision-making.
Creating a Successful Partnership:
If you are bringing in a partner, you naturally want to select a person who is a good fit for all concerned (yourself, other partners, staff, customers, clients, vendors). Before finalizing your decision about a new partner, you should feel 100% clear and comfortable with all of the following compatibility factors:
- Personality
- Definition of Roles/Decision Making Process
- Style/Approach
- Core Values/Ethics
- Strengths/Weaknesses
- Defined Expectations
- Alignment with Mission/Vision/Goals/Plans
Balancing Employee/Staff Relationships:
| Respectful workplace. Managing a respectful workplace takes vigilance and action. It's easy to put employee behaviors and performance issues on the back burner when you are moving full speed ahead. Whatever the issue(s), it's better to take charge, and take right actions before they grow and permeate further into your business. Is there an issue with an employee(s) that needs attention? Hiring. Are you at the point of hiring? Take a proactive approach when hiring new staff. It's just as important to have a checklist when hiring new staff as it is when hiring a new partner, and the same checklist applies. It's essential to have the whole team equally committed to the success of the business as you move forward. Professional development. Are you paying attention to the development of your employees? Are their skills growing with the business? What is needed at this point in their employment? And for the future success of your company? Call for a Free Consultation Call today to set up a complimentary appointment to discuss and evaluate what will work best for your business at this juncture. Donna Bennett, M.A. Licensed Psychologist 612.839.6512 (cell) 952.405.2095 (office) |
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