CREATING MAGIC AT WORK AND IN YOUR CHAPTER
DISNEY WORLD 25,000 acres 31,000 rooms 59,000 cast members Largest single site employer in the world
DISNEY WORLD 32 hotel properties 70% return rate among visitors Lowest turnover rate in the hospitality industry Unparalleled client service experience
CREATING MAGIC What makes the magic of Disney World? Great leadership Employee excellence Guest satisfaction Business results
1. EVERYONE IS IMPORTANT Respect, Appreciate, and Value Everyone Make sure everyone knows they matter Include them in decisions, process improvement Know your team, let them know you Make an effort to listen to everyone
2. BREAK THE MOLD Step back and challenge everything Clarify roles and responsibilities Make every position count Get as flat as you can, eliminate overwork You’re never done
3. MAKE PEOPLE YOUR BRAND Define the perfect candidate- technical, management, technological, leadership Look everywhere and don’t settle Involve your team in the selection Terminate quickly and kindly
4. CREATE MAGIC THROUGH TRAINING Give people a purpose, not just a job Care, Observe, Act, Communicate, Help Teach and train Communicate constantly Give continuous and honest feedback
5. ELIMINATE HASSLES Ask what rather than who Listen to your clients and employees Experience your company firsthand Think ahead
6. LEARN THE TRUTH Get out and about routinely Meet regularly with direct reports- people, processes, projects, profit Assemble small groups and ensure safety Ask how you can be better
7. BURN THE FREE FUEL Spend meaningful time with employees Praise publicly Recognize and encourage new ideas Appreciation, Recognition, Encouragement
8. STAY AHEAD OF THE PACK Stay fresh and be a knowledge sponge Master business fundamentals Learn from the best Study your client base and demographics Keep your direct reports ahead of the pack
9. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY AND DO Passionate commitment to your role Do what it takes to get the job done Set high standards Be a professional when the curtain is down Stay humble
10. DEVELOP CHARACTER Anticipate ethical dilemmas Live your values Train for character, not just skill Teach your values