Coach
Leaders strive to unlock the full potential of every single team member. To get there they empower people to perform their best and provide room to develop. Therefore, it is key to know your people and what skills are needed today and beyond.
Navigator
Leaders ensure that their team members know where and why a path is chosen. They adjust the course if conditions change and ensure timely decisions are taken considering the long-term impact. Therefore, it is key to be in touch with people and the business environment.
Inspire people
Inspiration is about connecting with people, their will to succeed and meaningful contributions. It is essential to find common ground and define where to go and why a path is chosen. Entrepreneurship often starts with an idea, like a seedling growing stronger over time by the care of many. Everyone can be a source of inspiration by nurturing passion and living our values. This way, we build momentum on our journey towards our common vision "Connecting today and beyond".
Get the big picture
Getting the big picture means defining our starting point, knowing our stakeholders and the landscape we operate in. In looking curiously beyond our own turf, we benefit from thinking outside the box. We understand how things and people are connected and are aware of the opportunities and risks ahead of us. This way, we understand the real challenge, make informed choices and contribute our best.
Foster psychological safety
Psychological safety is about continuously building a work climate based on trusted relationships – it is in essence the opposite of coziness and mediocracy. Psychological safety is especially key in teams with strong mutual influence on goal achievement. There is a high level of equality in conversional turn taking. Everyone dares to speak up also on difficult topics. Even the most influencing person admits his/her/its own potential to fail and asks for candid feedback. This way, we can fully benefit from the skill, knowledge and commitment of everyone on board.
Empower teams
The power of teams and individuals can be turned best into performance by creating conditions where the right talents can work at the right place. They are given the authority to take informed and timely decisions within their area of responsibility. If conditions change, relevant information is shared to allow people to play an active part in what needs to be changed and get in tune again. This way, everyone is empowered to keep focus, get things done and reach a high level of performance.
Be an enabler
Being an enabler involves to recognise the potential of others and strive to become better every day together. It requires spending time in getting to know your people well, build on their strengths and identify development fields together. Asking becomes more important than telling, exploring new ways of thinking and doing as important as sharing expertise. This way, we challenge and care - provide room for people to learn and develop, even beyond the expected.