Leading and Motivating a Team Effectively - LessonUp

• Leadership and Management
• Higher Education (non-degree)

What do you already know about your company's vision, mission, and strategy?

Write a short SMART Objective for your team/department.

Which communication technique can enhance the understanding of vision, goals, and objectives?

1. Jargon usage
2. Long emails
3. Storytelling
4. Passive listening

Why is effective communication important for organisational mission?

1. Ensures alignment and commitment
2. Enhances individual skills
3. Increases team productivity
4. Builds strong relationships

What does SMART stand for in the context of team objectives?

1. Strategic, Meaningful, Appropriate, Realistic, Timely
2. Simplified, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely
3. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
4. Structured, Measured, Aligned, Result-oriented, Timely

What role do first line leaders play in an organisation?

1. Setting team objectives
2. Monitoring team performance
3. Translating vision, mission, and strategy into actionable goals
4. Implementing organisational strategy

Simplified Messaging: The leadership team worked on simplifying the key messages of the strategy, focusing on a few core principles that could be easily understood and remembered by all employees. This involved breaking down the strategy into digestible components and using relatable metaphors to explain complex concepts.

Multilingual Communication: Recognizing the diversity of the workforce, the company invested in professional translation services to ensure that all written communication materials, including strategy documents and presentations, were available in multiple languages.

Virtual Town Hall Meetings: To overcome geographic dispersion, the CEO and senior leaders conducted a series of virtual town hall meetings. These sessions allowed for real-time interaction with employees from different locations, fostering a sense of unity and engagement.

Feedback Mechanisms: The company introduced various feedback channels, including online surveys and dedicated email addresses, where employees could ask questions and provide input on the strategy. Regular updates were also provided to address common questions and concerns.

Improved Understanding: Employees reported a better understanding of the company's direction and how their roles fit into the broader strategy.

Enhanced Engagement: The virtual town hall meetings and feedback mechanisms increased employee engagement, making them feel more connected to the company's mission.

Cultural Inclusivity: The multilingual approach demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, reinforcing the company's values.

Strategy Execution: With a clearer understanding of the strategy, employees were better equipped to execute it effectively in their respective roles.

How do you communicate objectives to your team?

How do you/your organisation recognise achievement?

How could a leader's disregard of the importance motivation plays undermine the gaining of team or individual commitment to objectives?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.