How to (Not) Communicate Your Values
One bad example from the corporate world.
A new manager = a lot of expectations.
How will they be? What new do they bring?
Being a new manager in the team is not an easy task. People look at you between fingers. They don’t know how they should or should not behave.
A good idea is to communicate your values. Tell them what you’re about. But this simple thing could be done wrongly. Mathias put his team off. Here is how:
Mathias was an efficient type of person. To make it easier for his team, he created a PowerPoint presentation about his values and style of working. His core values were:
- I am a winner. I want to be the best. I believe in myself. I have an attitude I can do it.
- I keep my word. I am result-oriented. I am efficient.
- I am respected. I am honest. I am strict. I lead by example.
His team read his presentation and cringed.
Why do you think they did not appreciate his efforts and communication?
Why is it important to communicate your values
Values make interactions easier. When you know what others are after and about, you have…
