Take a moment and think about your organization. What would you consider its most valuable asset?
Would it be:
- The proprietary systems you have in place
- The physical office building employees come to work every day
- The physical server mainframe
- The list of clients you do business with
- The products you create
Many people think of these things as their company’s most valuable assets. There’s something far more valuable than any of the things listed above.
Your Organization’s Most Valuable Asset
This may blow your mind, but your organization’s most valuable asset is the people you employ.
Think about it…
The people you employ do the following:
- Carry out the mission (or they don’t)
- Engage with customers (or they don’t)
- Show the face of the company (in a positive or negative light)
- Produce quality products (or not)
- Encourage one another
- Bring a unique toolset to the organization
Employees are more than a money drain; they are the lifeblood of your organization. They interact with customers, produce shipped products, and so much more.
Everything an employee does affects your organization. This is why your employees are so important.
Leaders have to pay attention to their employees. The more you focus on them, the more they can focus on doing their job. The creating, building, developing, customer care, etc…
Pour into your most valuable asset and you’ll see your organization change.
