From high demanding
to high performing
Operating effectively in a high performance organization
Working in a High Performance Organization (HPO) requires you to act effectively and take ownership. Not everyone takes that for granted. As a result, the environment sometimes feels high demanding instead of high performing. Growth makes the difference. You develop at three levels to operate strongly as a professional within an HPO: strategic, tactical and operational.
From employee to professional
The success of a High Performance Organization hinges on the professionals who work there. Professionals steer themselves, take initiative and make informed choices with the right colleagues. Want to make progress as a professional within an HPO? Focus on these three levels.
1. Strategic level
Strategic work is about choices that affect the long term. Think investments or adjustments in policy. Your supervisor plays a role at this level because direction and timing are key. The questions are clear: “Why is this important?” and “When do we pick this up?”
How do you develop your strategic thinking skills?
Start at awareness. You investigate what information your supervisor needs to make a decision. You delve into the interests involved so that your proposals land better. This requires sharp questions, confident influencing, curiosity and imagination. This will help you see more quickly how your contribution fits into the bigger picture.
2. Tactical level
The tactical level touches the medium term. You work across multiple departments, for example in improvement projects, projects or process adjustments. The how questions are central to tactical decisions: “How do we tackle this?” and “How do we accomplish this in the best way?”
How do you develop your tactical thinking skills?
You consult with colleagues from other teams or roles. To get from good consultation to good results, clear agreements are needed. This requires influence, clarity and SMART communication. Giving structure to cooperation creates progress without noise.
3. Operational level
Operational work involves daily tasks that you perform independently. The focus is on short-term and what-questions such as: “What am I doing now?” and “What will be prioritized?” The vast majority of work is done at the operational level. Many people instinctively solve problems at this level because it feels fast. Fast just doesn’t automatically mean effective. Some issues require coordination at the tactical or strategic level.
How do you develop at the operational level?
You work purposefully by prioritizing and organizing your time efficiently. Good time management gives overview, peace of mind and results.
Would you like to develop at one of these levels? Then let one of our Learning Consultants advise you and find out which training course is right for you!
