Here’s an approach to renewing your organization, starting at the beginning (ABCDE):

Attract
new talent, additional resources

Build
relationships & teamwork

Clarify
roles & responsibilities

D
evelop
tools, skills & learning opportunities

E
nable
clients & each other

ATTRACT — ATTRACT — ATTRACT — ATTRACT

New Talent, Additional Resources
How do we attract new talent and additional resources? How do we retain the great talent we already have? Are there actions we can take now to begin drawing people to our teams and keeping them there?

There are two necessities for bringing new people to an organization and for keeping current employees interested in staying:

1. Visible activity that improves employee health and well-being
2. Word-of-mouth messages of a positive work environment

Magnetic Approach
Each of us can play a role to attract people to our organization. Just as North attracts South, so does positive energy attract others. When we use positive energy and activity, we draw people in and can bring people together. Toxicity draws no one in for long.

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Directors / Executives
o Set a positive tone throughout your teams, despite the setbacks
o Facilitate employee development
o Encourage people with personality to act as energy champions

Managers / Supervisors
o Set a positive tone throughout your teams, despite the setbacks
o Organize a social committee

Employees
o Strive to have a positive tone in all your interactions, despite frustrations and being short-staffed
o Participate in group activities

BCDE to come…

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