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Picture an organization that is designed to bring out the very best of the unique talents, skills, and energy of everyone involved. This results-oriented organization has inspirational ideals, measurable goals, and encourages self-motivation and teamwork. It enjoys financial success and superb customer service. Does this sound intriguing to you? At The Strategic Coach®, we strive to create a workplace where everyone does activities that they love to do, and do best — a Unique Ability® Organization.

What are the benefits of creating a Unique Ability Organization? This kind of networking, team-oriented organization best serves an entrepreneur’s need for financial results. Team members have a shared vision of future goals and are proactive in their contribution to the success of the company. Entrepreneurs are then freed up to focus on creating ideas and taking the risks that build a business.

If a Unique Ability Organization model works so well, then why isn’t everyone using it? Historically, norms in the business world have been shaped by a bureaucratic model – one in which the focus is on the concept of time and effort to produce results. Rarely has the idea of Unique Ability® been applied to organization development. Where should you start? The most important step is to begin to identify everyone’s Unique Ability and use this as a basis for redesigning people’s roles.

In order to support this:

• Treat team members as investments, not costs
• Have quarterly meetings with the whole team to provide the “big picture”
• Focus on rewardable, not punishable behavior
• Communicate in all directions the results you want — with deadlines
• Give team members their own focus time each week
• Give enough lead time on all projects
• Reward special interventions and solutions with training, free time, or other bonuses

Remember that this is an ongoing process. Don’t expect major changes overnight. Set achievable goals, and celebrate your progress based on how far you’ve come. At The Strategic Coach, we have found that people thrive and grow in a system of abundant opportunities. When people grow and develop, the organization benefits. When the organization grows and is more profitable, there is more opportunity and security for everyone.