Employees: A Reflection Of Management

I visited the Curlewis Winery on the Bellarine Peninsula this past weekend in Victoria. Their wine was the definite go back for more variety. As I drove into the property I could see immediately the high care that was given to the vines. Their website says that the owner "wraps each cordon himself by hand in a process that takes up to three months. This hands-on, detailed approach is applied to every step of growing, nurturing, protecting and eventually picking the fruit." And as for the vine so for our people. Talking to an employee recently they said, "I have learned to just do my job - nothing more, nothing less." Digging a little deeper it was obvious that this was a case of diminished care of the vine by management resulted in lacklustre fruit. I have met and worked with other team members over my time who are constantly improving, taking ownership of their roles, attempting new things, suggesting better ways of operating to their managers and so forth. When I see these employees in action (and particularly a team made up of these types) I don't have to look far to see that the leader is one that nurtures his vines (people) for greatness. If you desire to increase both the quality and yield of your organisation, don't forget that the vines need attention. Take care of them and they will take care of you.