Would you like to know the ten characteristics that the world`s most successful companies and their leaders practice?
A 2006 study by Fortune Magazine and the HR consultancy, The Hay Group, rated the Fortune 1000 and Global 500 based on corporate reputations.
The top ten keys they found that separated the best organizations from the worst organizations were:
1) Increased Clarity – consistent and focused communication at all levels
2) Integrated Culture – part of their DNA, embedded in their operations
3) Global Alignment – alignment around values and culture
4) Consistency – maintain a long term focus and consistent customer experience
5) Focus on People – proactive strategy to develop all levels of talent, provide mentorship and coaching
6) Better EQi – great awareness and improvement of Emotional Intelligence
7) Increased Diversity – leadership and management team shows diversity in sex, heritage, lifestyle and backgrounds
8) Team Builders – team players and collaborative culture
9) Open Culture – healthy discussion, challenges and constructive criticism
10) Intense Innovation – built into culture, expected from all levels and rewarded
According to the study, the Top Ten Companies included: General Electric, Toyota, P & G, Fed Ex, Nokia, BP, BMW, etc. Nine of the Top Ten are consistent performers, being on the list in 2005.
Putting It Into Action:
No matter what your level in your organization, it is imperative that you begin to embrace, illustrate and champion the above listed ten leadership keys.
Conduct a leadership competencies gap analysis to identify your strongest strengths. Improve on your strongest strengths by planning and implementing a weekly key leadership strategies action plan. Move to a lesser dominate skill only once you are fully leveraging your strengths.
With you along the path towards success,
Joseph