Leaders who want to boost productivity should be inspired by the chorus of a song. It’s a chance to restate key goals that will keep you and your team on target.
As you know, a chorus is part of a song that repeats following each verse. It helps focus the song and let the listeners understand what it’s about. In a way, it’s like a GPS device keeping you on track.
While your team may not be ready to burst into song, do you find that sometimes they get sidetracked by things outside their big picture goals? These little distractions can monopolize time and leave you wondering how you accomplished so little during the day.
The problem isn’t talent. Your team is likely good enough. But they may need some reminders of what’s really important.
In many cases, these instructions were given once or twice, a long time ago. When they become a distant memory, they may be replaced by what others think they should be doing. An information vacuum is always filled with something and sometimes it’s totally wrong.
If you’re sending someone on an important mission, doesn’t it make sense to make sure they know where to go? You should also give them the ability to check their bearings.
Find a way to bring the principle of a musical chorus into your workplace. Make sure you are restating and making sure people are buying into their most important tasks. Repeat them at your weekly staff meetings. You’re putting these goals in the spotlight.
Empower your team to tell you when other duties are threatening the important work. Don’t let them fall into the trap of believing that everything is a top priority. This is an important part of team building.
In music, often the chorus is the portion of the song that is remembered. Make sure you team stays in tune, when it comes to productivity.
Maybe it’s time to bring Ken Okel to your next meeting…
