Empower your team by ensuring they know what matters most and have a practical plan to turn insights into action.
The article shares five critical insights, delivered through 5x5 communication, that will equip your team to succeed all year long.
The first insight is to ensure that your team understands the company's mission and priorities and why they matter.
The author suggests using interactive keynotes and leadership development programs to communicate the mission and share it in team retreats and meetings.
The second insight is to share the top-level metrics that fuel company performance and connect the dots to the broader strategy.
The author suggests sharing regular updates on performance during check-ins and sending weekly or monthly dashboard updates.
The third insight is to ensure every employee has meaningful, attainable metrics they can influence.
The author suggests incorporating these metrics into performance reviews and discussing role-specific metrics during team stand-ups or planning sessions.
The fourth insight is to identify and master the habits that pave the way for success in their roles.
The author suggests sharing examples of successful habits from high-performing peers and providing training or tools that make adopting these habits easier.
The fifth insight is candid feedback, accountability, and celebration, and the author suggests scheduling regular feedback loops and creating a culture of peer feedback and team accountability.
Repetition is essential, and varying the medium of communication is necessary to ensure the key message sticks.
By ensuring that your team understands these insights and reinforcing them using 5x5 communication, you can set them up for success in the new year.