Who do you really work for?

If you work in our organization, this is the question I ask my team members:

The Answer,

Alasdair Says, “Yourself!”

I like that.

I ask again, “Who do you really work for?”

Boss, Customer …..

at last … he says, “could be a your Team members”

…..

that is what I was aiming for.

Why?

This is a fundamental shift in mindset:

Why do you work for the Team?

He says, “Because, the Team is working together to serve the customer”

Yes, that’s right, but, …. That’s not what I was aiming for!

Here’s a clue:

Because …. the Team decide who to put on the rota, …. the Team decides who goes on holiday, ….. the Team decides who can have a day off, …… the Team decide if a team member is eligable for a raise, …… the Team decides…… t’s a fair system for everyone and the Team decides the rules of being a Team member.

No manager or boss to please here!

Notes from a discussion between Riccardo Mariti and Alasdair McWilliam, 28th October 2022

Author: Riccardo Mariti

Riccardo Mariti is a visionary entrepreneur, real estate expert, and negotiation and mediation specialist. Renowned for creating the world's first Agile restaurant, Riccardo has over 30 years of experience pioneering innovative approaches to business transformation across hospitality, real estate, agriculture and banking. His expertise in negotiation and conflict resolution has helped organizations unlock their potential, blending creativity, adaptability, and operational excellence to achieve remarkable results.