Every organization aspires to be productive in their endeavors, whatever their endeavors may entail. Sounds simple enough. However, many organizations struggle with productivity for a variety of reasons: poor leadership, conflict among employees, lack of a team environment, lack of communication skills, and the list goes on.

Webster’s definition of productive includes “Yielding favorable or useful results; constructive.” Companies that struggle with productivity expect favorable results while continuing to practice the same behaviors year after year. If the achieved results are not the desired results then behavior needs to be modified. In order for leaders to effect a positive behavior change in their organization they must understand the underlying reasons for the behavior that does not yield the expected favorable results.

One very effective tool that organizations utilize to enhance leadership and communication skills, promote a team environment and diminish conflict is the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator, or the MBTI. When this tool is used properly and administered by a certified Myer-Briggs Practitioner during management/employee development workshops it is extremely effective in implementing a work environment conducive to increased productivity.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator provides leaders and employees with the ability to enhance relationships through effective communication among members of their team and enhances problem solving skills. The MBTI helps us to better strategize how to approach, communicate during, and resolve conflict situations. The MBTI improves team effectiveness by teaching team members to value and work with the strengths of others thereby increasing the synergy and productivity of the organization.

According to Kay Davis, president of The LEAD Group, a common misconception many well intentioned managers believe is if they send their “difficult” employees to one training session they have done their job in the development of their employee. One “shot in the arm” of training is not effective in addressing the need of increased productivity for the entire department or organization. The components necessary for a productive organization include effective leadership, the absence of conflict and a team environment in which leaders and employees have the ability to effectively communicate with and understand each others strengths and abilities that contribute to the overall success or productivity of the organization.

For a free consultation and analysis of your group's training/development needs, please call The LEAD Group at:

The LEAD Group
Phone 434-941-5704
Fax 434-845-3692
Email theleadgroup@verizon.net
Website www.leadgrouponline.com