The HPS Mobile Enterprise™: Aligning Resources for Optimal Business Results
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Larry Fehd
Larry Fehd is CEO and founder of Human Performance
Strategies, LLC. Please see
bio for professional background and experience.
Contact Information
Phone: 512-415-0748
Email: lfehd@hp-strategies.com
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Webster's defines mobile (mo.bile) n. as a sculpture consisting
of parts that move, especially in response to air currents; adj.
as being capable of being moved or of moving; changing readily in
mood, expression, or appearance.
Imagine a mobile as a metaphor for a business enterprise. A mobile,
like a business, is comprised of many different parts, and each
part is interconnected and—at least to some extent—the
various parts are interdependent. Some of the parts might represent
individuals, teams, departments or operating units. Other parts
might represent key stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, shareholders,
etc.
Since no enterprise exists in a vacuum, imagine some external influence
being exerted upon the mobile such as changing market conditions,
economic circumstances, intensified competition, and customer demand
among others. At the same time imagine some internal influence being
exerted such as new leadership or management board, constraints
on budget and capital appropriation, key talent attrition, and declining
morale among other variables.
Since the mobile is constantly changing, exemplary leaders must
anticipate and respond appropriately to ensure balance and alignment
while fully leveraging all parts of the enterprise.
Exemplary leaders are savvy and agile and respond to change as
a normal course of business. Exemplary leaders remain steady at
the helm and set a course for the organization which optimizes business
results. Exemplary leaders do not fear the winds of adversity for
they know that a kite rises against the wind rather than with it.
Exemplary leaders harness the wind and use it to propel the mobile
toward performance improvements at the individual, team, and organizational
level.
When exemplary leaders achieve balance and alignment while fully
leveraging all resources, the following often occurs:
- A compelling vision is established and a common sense of purpose
is understood
- Clear and timely communication occurs using effective voice
systems at all levels
- Trust is established and sustained
- Employees are inspired to perform at their best and sustain
their best performance
- Key talent retention is improved and overall employee attrition
declines
- Innovation and creativity are fostered at all levels of the
organization
- Employee morale, motivation and satisfaction levels are high
and energy is positive
- Superior customer service is delivered, customer loyalty is
sustained, and competitive advantage reigns supreme
- Business results reflect high-performance throughout all levels
of the enterprise
Leveraging every available resource is essential in today's business
environment. It improves individual, team, and organizational effectiveness
and bottom-line business results.
Considering your role as a leader, what courses are you charting
at the moment and how well prepared are you for the constant winds
of change and adversity? Are you and your enterprise positioned
to rise against the wind? [more]
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