Is your business prepared for the unexpected? This is challenge could see a valued staff member suddenly have to leave his or her job. Now, that person’s work isn’t being done, which could be a big problem for the organization.
In this episode of our Productivity Tips For Leaders series, we talk about how you can protect yourself from the unexpected through a simple process. While you may never need it, you’ll be glad you have it when the unexpected happens.
Ken Okel’s Productivity at Work video series is designed to make you more effective on the job. Every week, you’ll learn a new, easy to understand tip that you can use right away.
What Productivity Questions Does This Video Answer?
- How can I protect my business from the unexpected?
- How do I strengthen my team?
- How can I improve processes and procedures in my business?
- How do I deal with unexpected absences?
Video Transcript
Can your important processes survive the unexpected. Unexpected things are gonna happen to your team. A spouse gets a job in another town, forcing the employee to move.
An employee’s family member may get sick, forcing them to take care of them.
These things happen and they are understandable but how do they affect your daily processes because a lot of organizations there is one person, who knows how to do certain things.
That’s dangerous because it leaves you vulnerable when the unexpected happens. How can you prepare for this?
Make sure there are periodic trainings, where the person’s backup is given a refresher on what has to happen.
You want to make sure too that information on certain processes… just make sure wherever it is can be found quickly. Let’s say in a manual, online because usually people are looking for it when they’re in a panic.
Do this type of training periodically. It’s an investment in the future and it prevents you from being vulnerable when the unexpected happens.
About Ken Okel
Ken Okel works with leaders and organizations to boost productivity, performance, and profits. At conferences, conventions, and company meetings, he engages audiences with new ways to maximize their time at work. To see a sample of his keynote and workshop presentations, visit: https://www.kenokel.com/videos/
