Why do some companies struggle to keep their associates engaged? Why do some associates lose momentum with their initiatives? Many times, it's because they lacked what Root Learning calls a “common line of sight." Jim Haudan, CEO of Root Learning and author of “The Art of Engagement” states:
A line of sight is all about creating a clear, consistent business language that everyone can understand, think in, and speak. The issue of language is extremely important…A true line of sight is a simplified translation of the business strategy into a language that is relevant to everyone.
How do you create a common line of sight for your staff? What tools do you use? Along with strong leadership, effective communication, and scorecards, associates who understand where they are going and why will be more engaged. Associates who see how their contributions and initiatives impact the company's scorecards will be better able to describe and discuss your company's strategy.
The folks from Root Learning will be presenting at the upcoming ActiveStrategy Client Conference at the end of April. To learn more about why you should attend, check out our previous blog entry. Click here for more information about our conference agenda.
Hope to see you there!
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