What should our expectations be with people following directions? And, when I say people, I mean adults and students alike. It seems to me that people not necessarily refuse to follow directions, but just choose not to. Is there away to counter act this? Is it in the delivery of the request? Is it the level of the request deemed by the person who is receiving the request? Meaning, if they feel it is a request below them or not high on their priority list, they aren't going to do it. What should we do if your directions and request are not followed? Can we punish an adult? What sorts of consequences should be in place?
I am certain many people have been in the situation where they have asked someone do something, most of the time a simple task, and it hasn't been followed. Misunderstandings happen, but when it continues to happen one wonders where the communication gap is.
Delegating responsibility and relying on others to complete tasks is an important part of having a leadership position. Leaders have lives outside their job and cannot devote 100% of their time and energy being sure every little thing gets done. They have to rely on the abilities of their followers to help fulfill many of the responsibilities of the organization. What do we do when we feel tasks are not getting done? First, self evaluate that as a leader, you are giving ample instructions for someone to complete the task, second, provide the proper materials needed to complete the task, and third provide a deadline for the task to be completed.
Have you ever been the person who has neglected a responsibility given to you? If so, why did it happen? For the sake of all leaders, and you as a member of an organization, please reflect and comment on that experience. If an organization is to flourish, all members must be on the same bus, heading to the same destination.
I am certain many people have been in the situation where they have asked someone do something, most of the time a simple task, and it hasn't been followed. Misunderstandings happen, but when it continues to happen one wonders where the communication gap is.
Delegating responsibility and relying on others to complete tasks is an important part of having a leadership position. Leaders have lives outside their job and cannot devote 100% of their time and energy being sure every little thing gets done. They have to rely on the abilities of their followers to help fulfill many of the responsibilities of the organization. What do we do when we feel tasks are not getting done? First, self evaluate that as a leader, you are giving ample instructions for someone to complete the task, second, provide the proper materials needed to complete the task, and third provide a deadline for the task to be completed.
Have you ever been the person who has neglected a responsibility given to you? If so, why did it happen? For the sake of all leaders, and you as a member of an organization, please reflect and comment on that experience. If an organization is to flourish, all members must be on the same bus, heading to the same destination.
