How to Get What You Expect from Your Team: The Power of Inspection

How to Get What You Expect from Your Team: The Power of Inspection

Ever feel like you're constantly asking, "Why isn't my team meeting my expectations?" You're not alone. Let's dive into a game-changing principle that could transform your team management: You get what you INSPECT, not what you expect.

The Inspection Principle: Why Expectations Aren't Enough

Think you can train your team once and expect perfection forever? Think again! Even with a dream team, things can go off track. Here's why:
  • Role outgrowth: Team members may outgrow their positions
  • Process disagreements: They might think they're improving (you might disagree)
  • Personal distractions: Life happens, affecting focus
  • Training misunderstandings: Initial instructions might not have stuck
  • Outdated SOPs: Your processes may need updating
  • Communication gaps: Unanswered questions lead to assumptions

The "Walking Around the Office" Approach

Someone needs to be virtually "walking around the office" daily, checking on both the team and their work. But here's the kicker - as your business scales beyond 6-figures, that someone shouldn't be you.

Why CEOs Shouldn't Be the Daily Inspectors

  • Time constraints: Your focus should be on high-level strategy
  • Scalability issues: You can't be everywhere at once
  • Opportunity cost: Every minute spent inspecting is a minute not spent growing

Enter the Certified Online Business Manager (OBM)

This is where a Certified OBM® shines. They ensure:
  • The right THINGS get done
  • At the right TIME
  • In the right WAY
  • By the right PEOPLE

Benefits of Having a Certified OBM:

  • Saves time: No more micromanaging
  • Reduces headaches: Fewer "OMG!" moments
  • Improves efficiency: Tasks are done correctly the first time
  • Allows CEO focus: You can concentrate on business growth

Implementing the Inspection Principle

  1. Recognize the need for ongoing oversight
  2. Understand that as CEO, your time is better spent elsewhere
  3. Consider bringing a Certified OBM onto your team
  4. Let the OBM handle daily inspections and team management
Remember: A management expert's eyes on your business means you get what you EXPECT because they INSPECT.

Ready to transform your team management and free up your time for strategic growth? A Certified OBM might be the missing piece in your business puzzle.

Don't let misaligned expectations hold your business back. Implement the inspection principle with a skilled OBM and watch your team's performance soar.

Curious about how our Certified OBM Services could revolutionize your team management? Let's connect and discuss how we can align your team's performance with your expectations, driving your business to new levels of success.
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