There are five basic conditions under which people tend to execute well:
- People execute well if theyâre clear on what they need to do. How can people possibly do well if they donât have a clear idea of what âdoing wellâ meansâif they donât have clear goals, benchmarks, and expectations?
2. People execute well if they have the right skills for the job. The right skills come from talents, temperament, and proper training.
3. People execute well if theyâre given freedom and support. No one does a good job with people looking over his shoulder; when people are treated like children, theyâll lower themselves to those expectations. Also, people need the tools and support to do their job well. To use an extreme illustration, imagine how difficult it would be for Federal Express employees to make on-time delivery without reliable trucks.
- People execute well if theyâre appreciated for their efforts. All people want their efforts to be appreciated. Weâve consciously chosen the term appreciated rather than rewarded because it more accurately captures that excellent performers value respect and appreciation as much as, and often even more than, money.
- People execute well if they see the importance of their work.