Because do you really think that the majority of your employees will become intrinsically motivated for 10% more revenue? Of course not. Besides, working harder is no longer the solution. It’s actually the problem. In many organisations, the workload is so high that people are primarily working hard instead of working smart.
People who are busy tend to try to do as much as possible on their own, because they don’t have time to collaborate. They don’t take the time to think about how things could be better or smarter. Let alone that they take the time together in teams to reflect on how they will work together towards that one breakthrough that will really make a difference.
A study by Google shows that how teams work together is more important than who is part of the team. The social aspect of teams is crucial because people are not merely motivated by money or revenue. People want to have a positive impact on the lives of others. Teams play an essential role in this.
If you ensure that your teams in your organization function well, you can be sure that you will have a lot of positive impact from that. People are more motivated, derive more satisfaction from their work, have lower absenteeism, and will make a bigger difference together than alone. And yes, ultimately also in revenue and profit. A study by the Hay Group even shows that engaged employees and teams generate 2.5 times more revenue. That’s significantly more than 10%.
Of course, as a CEO, entrepreneur, and leader, you are often focused on content and strategy. But please don’t forget your teams. If you really want to make an effort towards more engaged and well-functioning teams, first ensure that you find out how all teams are currently performing. Choose a method that allows your entire organization to work purposefully on team development. Because when it’s clear where teams currently stand and what they need to move to the next level, you can build these teams purposefully with all the positive effects that entail.
If you are interested in a method that gives you quick insights into how all teams are currently functioning and how these teams can improve themselves purposefully, please contact us. We would be happy to share what we can offer through our TeamUP method and how we have done this with other clients. So that next year you will not only achieve 10% more revenue, but will be surprised by much more positive impact.
