Creating a Great Workplace Henry Stewart Chief Executive
Best for Customer Service in UK 2002: Nationwide Building Society 2003: Happy 2004: First Direct
Happy 2006: Winner, Impact on Society (Small business)
UK Best Workplace 2007: No. 2 (Financial Times, 2/5/07)
Key elements of great management?
When did you work at your best?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Safety Physical Needs: Eat, Sleep
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Self -actualisation Self-esteem Belonging Safety Physical Needs: Eat, Sleep
Pyramid of Management Needs Trust Freedom Valued, Supported Reward Communication
Great management is about …
Great management is about getting out of the way
Pre Approved
PrinciplesTargets Job Ownership Feedback Support Job Ownership Model
People work best when they feel good about themselves
Celebrate Mistakes !
I’ve learned so much from my mistakes … I’m thinking of making a few more
Hire Nice People & Treat Them Well
Who would you recruit?
Work/ Life Balance
It’s not about you!
People should be chosen to manage people …
On the basis of how good they are at managing people
Why do people leave their jobs ?
Roles of Management Strategy Decision Making Supporting Challenging Nurturing
Role A Strategy Decision Making Role B Supporting Challenging Nurturing
One thing I like about these ideas
One thing I will do next week...
What would your organisation be like if everybody was completely trusted?
Real Benefits: 2,000 Waiting
Henry Stewart