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One Of The Best Measures Of A Company's Executive Team Is How Welcome They Are In Meetings
| One of the most interesting elements of my consulting work occurs when I sit in a staff meeting in which one of the top managers is participating. Groups which welcome the presence of top management reveal that the executive is respected and that positive contributions by them to the meeting's objectives are the norm.
When we see the opposite, which is by far more common, we know that the manager's style, capabilities, and values have created a culture of tension and fear. While there are exceptions, observing one member of top management in the staff meetings they attend will tell you about the company and how well it is managed. And in those companies where top management is welcomed into staff meetings, you can invariably look at the financial statements and expect to see superior performance.
"Welcomed" top management are welcomed not because they are "hale fellows well met" but rather because they are respected and valued for their skills and abilities and willingness to contribute to their team successes. |
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