“Come in & do your job. I shouldn’t have to baby you” he said.
A client brought us in to develop a group of manufacturing leaders. One was an experienced production leader who was results-driven & led with a “come in, do your job…I’m not going to baby you” perspective.
Frustrated because his employees didn’t seem to want to work, he believed it was a result of this “new generation of workers.”
At first, this leader was resistant to learning the Coach Approach principles, but he decided to practice what he was learning &:
-His shift broke a previously set production record
-Employees began coming to work excited & invested
-He had less stress & said “I’m actually enjoying my job more than I have in years.”
The HR Manager shared: “Prior to meeting Alissa, coaching seemed more like ‘fluff’ without producing any real results. So I was a little hesitant about it. I’ve since become convinced that coaching is a key to sustainable behavior change.”
The VP of Manufacturing shared: “Our leaders & team are performing better & we truly believe that we are better prepared to compete.”
Often, what may feel like a disadvantage, such as leading diverse generations, can actually BECOME your competitive advantage.
You simply need the right approach to bridge the gaps.