#WednesdayWisdom with Teresa Chacon - Transformational Leaders
Teresa Chacon
Head the People & Development function at Strand Palace and Trafalgar St James Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton.
I am a result driven, commercial and creative HR professional who thrives in high pace environments.
Passionate about service and people development.
Encourage creativity
There are always multiple ways of achieving the same thing. There are always solutions. Take inspiration from your team.
Allow them to challenge the status quo, to experiment with new ways, involve people in processes and evaluation, creativity will flourish. Ask ‘what is the risk?’
The chances are it is worth trying something new! Remember not to move on when the problem is solved, but when you and the team have taken the learning
Keep the doors open
The best ideas often come from the most unexpected sources. You can learn so much from others! Watch out for the quiet ones in your team, give them a forum – they might end up being the greatest contributors.
Laziness and intelligence together are often a great combination to achieve effectiveness and productivity. Rule breakers can also surprise you.
Set and monitor only the necessary boundaries: new starters, brand standards, compliance – (Limit the space for autocracy)
Share the vision
What is the purpose of the team?
What is important, how everyone contributes to that purpose – help your team to channel their passion and motivation to reach their individual and common goals.
Celebrate!
Be the role model to the team
Experiment, share, encourage, listen to feedback. Show you care. Make the workplace a place where people want to be and do their best.
Allow your team to grow their own leadership capacity and become the best version of themselves
