Finding Opportunities for Growth in the Workplace

My daughter is finishing school in a month, and we’re moving back to town, back into our home.

Finding opportunities in everyday changes

So I’ve been thinking a lot about change—again—and harnessing its gifts.

Moves are not easy, but beyond the temporary disruption, they can bring opportunities and growth, particularly if we choose to focus on that, and plan for them. I can see that happening for me and my daughter already.

It reminds me how important it is to cultivate that sense of anticipation and growth that comes from looking ahead.

Encouraging Growth in the Workplace

With less than three months to the end of the year, it is the perfect time to do the same in your team. What will the next year bring for you and your team? How will you grow—individually and collectively? And how can you lead towards that growth?

We all crave growth and a sense of purpose. And one of the most valuable things we can do as leaders is let our teams into the ‘big picture’ vision for the future, to inspire and encourage them to think about the year ahead:

  • How will they contribute?
  • How will they stretch themselves?
  • What skills will they build?

Growth doesn’t just happen—it’s something that we can actively foster in ourselves and in our teams. How can you help your team imagine the growth ahead, and create a sense of excitement around it?

All good things,

Juliet Robinson
Leadership and Change Specialist

Two ways I can help you:

Performance reviews might be where some of your planning happens – if you haven’t yet, listen to this insightful Grow Your Influence podcast episode where Kristy-Lee shares her best tips for managing performance reviews.

If you, the leader, can’t see the year ahead clearly because things are too difficult in your team right now, I have two suggestions for you: one is my free interview with David Gillespie on toxic people at work. The other is a one-on-one session to help you untangle the knots and help you see the vision and the first steps you need to take towards it.

Have any feedback or questions? Get in contact.