FREE online courses on Building a Winning Team - The Growth Phase - Stretch
Abilities
Work can only harness a small proportion
of our talents. Sadly, it is usually the lone outlet for talents
and creativity that enriches lives, gives job satisfaction and propels us towards growth.
One of the reasons why tribal leaders are so respected is their uncanny ‘memory'
for the lineage of members of the tribe. Chaka,
the Zulu Emperor, was so respected and feared that his men went up against the
Gatling machine–guns of the British, getting mowed down in wave after endless
wave. He also had
charisma. His men fully lived up to the expectations of their King.
Good managers like Chaka can stretch
the abilities of their men, just like company commanders in battle. The less you use of a person's
full potential, the smaller the returns!
People meet our expectations of them. If you expect the heights from
them, guide, inspire, encourage, and coach.
QUEST
1.What do you understand by the term
‘stretching' one's abilities?
2. Explain how someone's abilities can be
stretched, by giving a detailed case study. Are there pitfalls associated with
the process?
