{"id":9236,"date":"2016-12-08T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T10:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/?p=424258"},"modified":"2016-12-08T10:00:24","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T10:00:24","slug":"youve-got-to-ask-your-employees-these-6-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessnewsbox.com\/?p=9236","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019ve Got to Ask Your Employees These 6 Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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So often, being a leader is about having (or getting) answers.\u00a0 We\u2019re accustomed to being in charge and making critical decisions, and it\u2019s easy to forget that one of our primary goals should be to aggregate knowledge.\u00a0 We hire great employees, and if we don\u2019t take to time to mine their valuable knowledge, we\u2019re missing a colossal opportunity.<\/p>\n

So your staff knows valuable stuff.\u00a0 And how do you get it?\u00a0 You ask<\/a>!<\/p>\n

6 Questions to Ask Employees<\/h2>\n

What Are Your Personal Goals and Visions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You know why you started your company, and you know what you hope to achieve.\u00a0 But don\u2019t ever miss an opportunity to find out what your staff is striving for.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Because if you can tie your employees\u2019 goals to those of your company, then they\u2019re going to be even more motivated to see your business succeed.\u00a0 Working to make your company a win-win for everyone involved pays huge dividends.<\/p>\n

How Can I Serve You Better?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Helping your employees to see that you\u2019re ready and willing to support them is another strategy for strengthening loyalty.\u00a0 Not only will this question give you insight into how you can bolster your staff\u2019s success, but it shows your investment and engagement in seeing satisfied employees.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the Biggest Roadblock You Face?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While your employees may rely on you to be the chief problem-solver, you can\u2019t solve problems you\u2019re unaware of.\u00a0 Just ask.\u00a0 Your staff may have struggles you know nothing about, and the first step to eliminating roadblocks is identifying them.\u00a0 Helping your staff work more efficiently and effectively not only improves their outlook, but it benefits your bottom line as well.<\/p>\n

Who In the Company Do You Admire?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This question serves a dual purpose.\u00a0 First it helps you identify the rock stars in your company, particularly the ones who might be flying under the radar.\u00a0 Second, it helps you uncover the social network in play at your company \u2013 connections that might be invisible to the boss.\u00a0 Understanding who gets things done and who supports their fellow employees can be key for promoting future success.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Wrong In This Company?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

You may not like all the answers you get, but it\u2019s critical that you take advantage of the diverse perspectives in your employees.\u00a0 There could be problems you didn\u2019t know existed.\u00a0 There could also be solutions you hadn\u2019t envisioned.\u00a0 Diverse points of view are a great asset, but only if you access them!<\/p>\n

How Can We Serve Our Customers Better?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another dual purpose question, this inquiry takes advantage of your staff\u2019s varied experience and insight, and it also serves to bring your employees\u2019 focus back to where it belongs:\u00a0 delivering excellent service.\u00a0 Modeling for your staff that it all comes down to putting out a great product helps demonstrate your priorities.<\/p>\n

Asking these specific questions not only helps you understand and benefit from your staff\u2019s knowledge, but it also serves to keep communication lines open.\u00a0 Too often we transmit information to our staff, and we forget just how valuable it can be to collect information.\u00a0 Open communication fosters growth and success.<\/p>\n

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