Answer the following seven questions to assess the effectiveness of your management practices.

 
1: Are your short- and longer-term business goals clearly defined and regularly updated?
Yes. All our business initiatives are designed and managed to focus on targeted success factors.
Sometimes/Not Sure
No
2: Are your business goals and client needs continuously communicated to every employee?
Yes. We enjoy significant cost savings - no effort is wasted on erroneous tasks, employees have a high sense of ownership, camraderie and community.
Sometimes/Not Sure
No
3: Do you have the right people with the right skills in the right roles?
Yes. Our structure is designed for optimal performance, our workforce has the right skills to address business goals head-on.
Sometimes/Not Sure
No
4: Does every employee understand how each role fits in to the big picture?
Yes. Our workforce is an effective, energized team. Our employees feel their work is meaningful and understand how their actions (and others') contribute to the bottom line.
Sometimes/Not Sure
No
5: Are your policies and benefits programs cost effective, competitive, and consistently applied?
Yes. We enjoy a low risk of employee relations, turnover and legal compliance issues, and we don't pay more than we should for our benefits.
Sometimes/Not Sure
No
6: Are your reward and recognition programs directly tied to achievement of your business goals?
Yes. Our employees are focused on the growth of the company and the bottom line. We have access to diverse perspectives and creative solutions.
Sometimes/Not Sure
No
7: Do your employees have the opportunity to grow with your business and learn new skills?
Yes. Our workforce skills are continually refreshed to align with changing technology and business needs, and our employee's cravings for growth and fulfillment are met.
Sometimes/Not Sure
No

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. The very fact that you participated in this self-examination denotes that you are open-minded and ready to consider how your organization might become even more successful!

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