This is again something's which has been on my mind for a while - maybe today it just moved to the forefront - and hence here i am.
Work cultures - what makes them? who decides what culture to give an office? Have always thought that just like any other relationship in life - the office culture also begins with having the best intentions at heart and then making sure those intentions convert to actions.
So dont just 'think' about having an open culture - Make sure that your attitude is truly open.
My idea of a good working culture is a place where accountability and responsibility go very much hand in hand. Warmth and openess will come automatically if the team members are secure about their roles and organization's expectations from each employee...
The role that a team leader plays in shaping the culture - almost single-handedly - is undeniable. True leadership comes through in absolutely the smallest of things that we do. Or dont do.
How much does it cost to give the team a feeling of being approachable? That u're listening to their point of view - you may not agree with it, but at least they're being heard.
Does it really damage one's work life by having a consistent thought process? Isnt leadership all about consistency?? The fact that your team can depend on you to be consistently good... or consistently patient... or consistently fair?
What about the sheer basics of remembering your own comments on any topic? Vaccillations possibly damage reputations far more than other shortcomings... esp for a leader.
actually - its never just abt leadership is it? It is always about 'walking the talk' - at any level. Not just the leaders - but each and every team member..
It cant be easy to 'lead' a team of people who all believe their true potential is not being appreciated... or that their boss is being unfair... or the worst of the lot - the system is all screwed up! :-) Externalization of problems is always the easiest way out - isnt it?
Anyways - i realise that with time i am becoming both detached and more demanding about the work culture around me. Its possible for me to 'put up' with a less-than-desirable culture, but then other things in the job need to be that much more than normal.
Wonder if this is true for others as well...
Work cultures - what makes them? who decides what culture to give an office? Have always thought that just like any other relationship in life - the office culture also begins with having the best intentions at heart and then making sure those intentions convert to actions.
So dont just 'think' about having an open culture - Make sure that your attitude is truly open.
My idea of a good working culture is a place where accountability and responsibility go very much hand in hand. Warmth and openess will come automatically if the team members are secure about their roles and organization's expectations from each employee...
The role that a team leader plays in shaping the culture - almost single-handedly - is undeniable. True leadership comes through in absolutely the smallest of things that we do. Or dont do.
How much does it cost to give the team a feeling of being approachable? That u're listening to their point of view - you may not agree with it, but at least they're being heard.
Does it really damage one's work life by having a consistent thought process? Isnt leadership all about consistency?? The fact that your team can depend on you to be consistently good... or consistently patient... or consistently fair?
What about the sheer basics of remembering your own comments on any topic? Vaccillations possibly damage reputations far more than other shortcomings... esp for a leader.
actually - its never just abt leadership is it? It is always about 'walking the talk' - at any level. Not just the leaders - but each and every team member..
It cant be easy to 'lead' a team of people who all believe their true potential is not being appreciated... or that their boss is being unfair... or the worst of the lot - the system is all screwed up! :-) Externalization of problems is always the easiest way out - isnt it?
Anyways - i realise that with time i am becoming both detached and more demanding about the work culture around me. Its possible for me to 'put up' with a less-than-desirable culture, but then other things in the job need to be that much more than normal.
Wonder if this is true for others as well...
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