12 September There are five kinds of people in your organisation. Which one are you? September 12, 2018By Greg Mowbray People Management 0 You have probably seen a similar version to this, eg there are three kinds of people. Those that make things happen, those that watch things happen and there are those that say “what the #$@! happened”. I’m talking about the five kinds of people in your organisation when it comes to leadership. They are … 1 Highly Effective Leaders 2 Leaders 3 Managers 4 Followers 5 Saboteurs. Saboteurs don’t care whether your organisation wins or loses These guys are actively disengaged. They may even be working to cause problems. They gossip, are dishonest and back stab. There is no place in your organisation for people who act in this way. Followers are neutral They are neither engaged or disengaged. Sometimes they care, sometimes they don’t. They go with the flow, which is not all bad, but we want them to care more. Rather than just follow we want them to show initiative and be more positive. Managers are the ones working to maintain the status quo and keep the wheels turning They follow correct policy and procedure. They care about the organisation and its people. They take responsibility for the goals and targets they have been given. They are actively engaged and really important. (NB – you don’t have to actually have ‘Manager’ in your title to be in this group). Leaders challenge what they see in front of them and want better They steer the organisation in new directions. They produce results. They inspire others around them to strive to do better. They take ultimate responsibility for the performance of the organisation. They are highly engaged. Highly Effective Leaders do all that leaders do and more. The most important responsibility they take on is to grow others into effective leaders. Their mission is to leave a legacy, to make the organisation and its people better than when they found it. Some interesting questions – which one are you? What is the proportion of each in your organisation? What can you do about it? The answer is to create a culture of leadership in your organisation so that everyone moves towards becoming a highly effective leader - except the saboteurs – they move out! To see more of this author visit www.gregmowbray.com or follow him on Facebook linkedin Twitter Related Posts People are our Greatest Asset and Also Our Greatest Liability Employees are the heartbeat of a company. What happens if the heart stops beating? People don’t leave companies, they leave leaders! Employees, who have been pushed to the point that they no longer care, will not go the extra mile for a leader. How you get along with your manager can shape your health, happiness, and productivity Every business wants to do well, both in society and in its bottom line. And one of the most important factors is the boss factor. The boss factor is the fact that bosses have an enormous influence on workers’ well-being through their relationships. I Simply Don’t Have The Time Or Energy To Exercise Now is a great time to start getting moving more. As we progress into the warmer months, and longer daytime lets take advantage of our great country. Over this edition and next month’s edition we are going to give you short sharp ways to get active leading into Summer. 8 Tips To Start 2021 With The Right Intent 2020 is a year that we will never forget. It has challenged us to grow, evolve and become more resilient. As we arrive on a well-deserved Christmas and New Year’s holiday, it is an opportune time to reflect and prepare to launch into 2021 feeling fresh, recharged, and with the passion to lead with purpose. Nominate Your Civil Infrastructure Employees for the People's Choice Awards! The CCF NSW People's Choice Awards offer a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding individuals in the civil infrastructure industry. ICI Insider – Your free guide to building your teams resilience Want to gain a competitive edge? ICI Insider presentations will give you the advantage you’re looking for. Bite sized live civil industry updates you can consume in 20 minutes – without leaving your desk. Comment (0) Comments are closed.