When You Think About the Perfect Workplace, What Comes to Mind ? ?

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How Good to Great…

Most people fantasize about the perfect job, the best place to work, following their passions and harnessing collaborative energies to do something meaningful.  Or you may just dream of winning the lottery every day.

Your ideal work environment may not be the same as the person sitting in the office (or cubicle) next door. The same holds true when comparing the attitudes of different generations.

When I envision what goes into a great workplace, I think about more than just the location, facilities and technology. My ideal workplace is built on that “can do” attitude and is strengthened by the relationships we build inside and outside our organizations. In order to accomplish this, leadership and teams must be:

• Safe – a great workplace makes safety a foundational commitment for employees and the customers they serve.
• Engaged – people are excited about their work, proud of their organization and eager to make their work environment better. They feel valued for doing meaningful work. They trust their leaders, and their leaders trust and empower them.
• Diverse – a true team that is diverse, inclusive and reflective of the customers it serves. Diversity, in all of its many dimensions, makes workplaces stronger, including diversity of thought and experience.
• Enabled – every employee is empowered to contribute to his or her full potential. They are encouraged to contribute and speak up when something needs fixing or improving.
• Aligned – employees are committed to the organization’s core values and behaviors. They work together to win.
• Driven – people are committed to excellence. They lead by example and know that integrity, accountability and results are expected and rewarded.

No place is perfect, but if you begin with the end in mind and think about walking in your employees shoes, you will be well on your way to creating a positive, productive workplace where people are happy to be part of your vision, contributing to your end goal.

A great workplace creates an environment – and gives us the freedom – to pursue the art of the possible.