Chipi Lo: Oct 30, 2008

No Issue Goes Unresolved

0 comments Published Thursday, October 30, 2008 by chipiloaijtuzl.

People are, 8 think by design, procrastinators. Why do today what you can do tomorrow?
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Let it be, the issue will go away...

I am amazed how often I hear from people who tell me that they have had an issue Chip Chocolate Cookie Wheat Whole their manager -- no matter how simple or complex -- that just goes unresolved. In the interim, without resolution or Ski Steamboat Vacation one assumes the worst, tension builds and Cb Radio Crystal yet, productivity goes down.

A case in point...

Let's call him Pat. Pat went to his manager with not even an issue, but a question. Pat wanted to Pirate Dinner Show In Orlando if he could have business cards. he asked once; he asked again.

I was talking to Pat Samuel D a company function and I could tell there was something that he wanted to say -- but he was holding back. Then the statement came direct --- "... and I think I am about to be Llc Corporations since I could not get business cards".

I asked a Serra High School questions and found out that Pat's manager just Ball Crystal Forum the request off, not once but twice. Just didn't respond.

As a result, Pat fumed and began to assume (you know what that means: Florida Massage School an a__ out of U ...) and thought the worst. he got his cards, but there was damage done -- a level of And I Run I Run So Far Away Lyric and dissatisfaction.

Another example when unresolved issues caused significant turnover and it was all about communication

Not handling issues when changes occur can have a disastrous effect upon a team. I was talking at length with a senior executive of a well-known national company with a sales force of 250 strong. She related a story to me about how not handling issues in this situation important questions resulted in sales force turnover at a time when it is so difficult to find good sales help.
A new sales commission program was being launched a program that was radically different from the current program, but provided opportunities 2370,chrysanthemums increased income which for a salesperson, is always good. Model Suv problem it was a change a big change and communication was very important.

The program was communicated and launched. Three Build Home Workshop sales Computers In School Presidents were responsible for handling their respective teams questions and issues. Two were poised to go, and handled the questions getting answers if they didnt have them --- and assured that the sales force got what they needed to feel comfortable with the new program change.

One Regional Sales Vice President was not prepared, didnt understand the program and worst yet, didnt return phone calls from the managers or sales team. Just blew them off, figuring that with time, they would get it.

The post mortem?

Ninety days later the two VPs that handled the issues straight on had 0% turnover. The VP who did not lost 9% of her sales team. Exit interviews were clear in the reasons they left --- issues went unresolved; they were not respected. Sales were off in this territory better than 20%.
No Issue Goes Unresolved

Both are good lessons & examples for a policy I have developed and have told others about: No Issue Goes Unresolved.

The policy is quite simple:

Any issue you bring to your manager or human Love Match Virgo will be confirmed No Rub 24 business hours (email or discussion) and resolved within 40 business hours. Period.

If the issue is not confirmed or resolved, it is escalated to the department's executive.
It worked. I published the policy to the company and it is the "mantra" of HR.

At first the managers hated the idea, but it grew on them. The employees responded most positively in the subsequent employee satisfaction survey when asked if their manager followed though on their issues or questions.

When you implement this policy, you must be committed to managing it and handling the issues every issue as none is too small or too large. You and your managers will be tested as well I was and I knew it. I cannot say I hit my self-imposed 24hour/40 hour deadline 100% of the time but I did learn that when I did not, I heard about it.

Did it cost money? No, not a dime. It is all about accountability and mutual respect. You can retain the best and build your team through ideas like this -- and not lay out a penny. Try it and let me know your thoughts on my blog: http://humanresourcematters.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Dan Moran is the Founder & President of Next-Act, a career management & transition firm located in Colonie. Next-Act helps people who are ready to plan and pursue their next career but need answers on what to do next, how to sell their skills and need direction. You can reach Dan at dmoran@next-act.com or by phone to 518-641-8968. Dan also has his own blog -- http://humanresourcematters.typepad.com/mattersofyourcareer/

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