Do you possess these traits?
By: Jennifer C. Zamecki, CPBA, CPVA, CAIA, TriMetrix
Jobs are forever changing in Corporate America. They have become intangible versus tangible, therefore, management is required to define expectations, gain commitment and hold employees accountable.
Organizations throughout the world are discovering how commitment and accountability are essential traits every employee must possess. Without these traits organizations fail because of lack of motivation, high turnover and lack of personal ownership of one’s job.
Employees and employers benefit from fostering a “Commitment and Accountability” attitude throughout an organization. Employers benefit from having committed employees and being able to hold them accountable for meeting those commitments. Employees benefit by knowing what he or she is responsible for, committing to it and being rewarded for it.
As the 4th quarter is about to begin, you may want to contemplate your own commitments.
Personal Accountability is a measure of the capacity to be answerable for personal actions. This includes accepting personal responsibility for the consequences of personal actions, avoiding placing unnecessary blame on others, and maintaining personal commitment to objectives regardless of the success or failure of personal decisions.
Another key attribute or personal skill needed today is Self management which is the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames. You must be able to independently pursue business objectives in an organized and efficient manner, prioritize activities as necessary to meet job responsibilities, maintain required level of activity toward achieving goals without direct supervision, and minimize work flow disruptions and time wasters to complete high quality work within a specified time frame.
Someone who is good at self-management feels energized by their job & personal life. They don’t just react to their environment. They carefully let in what works for them using skills like diplomacy, goal setting & planning. They keep out time wasters, such as ineffective meetings and doing unnecessary tasks. They are in control of their lives. When you see someone who is good at self-management, you might think, they are in control, calm, organized, goal oriented, purposeful, and content. You might admire them on how much they get done, and how they still have time for all the important things to them in life.
Someone who is not as good at self-management is often controlled by their environment. They may be in a job they don’t like, take on too much responsibility, or lack the discipline of focus.
A few more skills to consider are:
Diplomacy and Tact: The ability to treat others fairly, regardless of personal biases or beliefs. This includes maintaining positive relationships with others through treating them fairly, demonstrate respect for others, understand and value differences between people, and respect diversity in race, national origin, religion, gender, lifestyle, age and disability.
Goal Achievement: The ability to identify and prioritize activities that lead to a goal. This means establishing goals that are relevant, realistic and attainable, identifying and implementing required plans and milestones to achieve specific business goals, initiating activity toward goals without unnecessary delay, and staying on target to complete goals regardless of obstacles or adverse circumstances.
Planning and Organizing: The ability to establish a process for activities that lead to the implementation of systems, procedures and outcomes. You should be able to define plans and organize activities necessary to reach targeted goals, organize and utilize resources in ways that maximize their effectiveness, implement appropriate plans and adjusts them as necessary, and consistently demonstrate organization and detail orientation.
Once an organization is filled with employees who are committed to the job and possess personal accountability, success possibilities become endless. Learn how to discover if your employees possess these traits and how to naturally motivate each and every person in your organization with the power of proven processes. Or if you would like to find out how you scored in terms of personal accountability, self-management, diplomacy & tact, goal achievement, or planning & organizing, visit us at www.well-run.com or please email success@well-run.com or call 877-566-2900.
Wishing you much success!
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About the Author Jennifer Zamecki
Jennifer Zamecki is the Founder and President of Well-Run Concepts Inc., a Human Resources consulting firm that specializes in the TriMetrix Process for analyzing the unique configuration of personal skills, behaviors, and motivators required for a specific job. Her specialties include:
- Assessments
- Hiring top talent
- Management training
- Employee selection and coaching systems
- Executive Management and Leadership Coaching
- Job benchmarking
- Leadership
- Profiles
- Talent and performance management
- Talent development and coaching
- Talent selection and recruitment
- Teamwork, team building, and communication
- Validated assessment tools
