{"id":965,"date":"2014-08-22T15:50:49","date_gmt":"2014-08-22T14:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/?post_type=article&p=965"},"modified":"2021-09-01T12:27:03","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T11:27:03","slug":"tapping-into-staff-abilities-is-crucial-for-success","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.argonandco.com\/en\/news-insights\/articles\/tapping-into-staff-abilities-is-crucial-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Tapping into staff abilities is crucial for success"},"content":{"rendered":"

Firms must ensure that workers\u2019 skills and capabilities are aligned with a company\u2019s overall goals and objectives, says Liz Howat Head of\u00a0scprime\u00ae\u00a0<\/sup>at leading supply-chain consultancy firm Crimson and Co.<\/span><\/p>\n

Failure to effectively harness staff abilities is one of the main reasons why many firms struggle to meet their strategic objectives, states Liz. While general investment in staff is crucial for maintaining a company\u2019s long-term future,\u00a0 it is also incredibly important that new and existing staff possess skills that align with overall objectives.<\/p>\n

\u2018Most organisations will carry job descriptions for new and existing staff, outlining where their responsibilities lie within the business,\u2019\u00a0Liz says. \u2018While these can be incredibly detailed, they often fail to address the most basic business functions \u2013 tapping into the business objectives and how they can be achieved.\"\"<\/p>\n

\u2018To maximise staff capabilities, organisations need to move away from standardised job descriptors, which define what a person needs to do in their day-to-day role. Instead, the focus must be on identifying the skills and people capabilities required to complete a task that ultimately feeds into the overall business strategy\u2019, Liz says.<\/p>\n

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) recently warned that UK firms were facing a management crisis, as firms come under increasing pressure to meet short-term profits at the expense of long-term stability and success. The wider problem here is shortcomings in staff investment \u2013 particularly relating to how managers are not being given the opportunity to take risks or be innovative \u2013 resulting in a failure to breed long-term managers.<\/p>\n

\u2018The report from CMI raises some interesting notions about how British businesses ultimately manage and invest in staff,\u2019 Liz says. \u2018Clearly, concerns exist surrounding the long-term capabilities of future managers, if the emphasis is solely on short-term gains \u2013 leading to wider questions as to how effectively employees are used within an organisation.\u2019<\/p>\n

Liz\u00a0added: \u2018People are often described as the greatest assets to a business, and in order to turn organisational goals into results, a business needs effective people in place. Despite this, how much do businesses really know about the capabilities of its staff and whether they are being utilised to their maximum in order to achieve business goals?\u2019<\/p>\n

An obvious way for managers to actively make sure they are getting the most out of their workers is by creating development plans that identify and nurture workplace skills.<\/p>\n

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To read full coverage click here:<\/cite><\/p>\n

Chartered Management Institute<\/a><\/cite><\/p>\n

Business Works<\/a><\/cite><\/p>\n

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