The 4 R's of Execution

Routine, Repetition, Recognition, Results

Execution requires good direction from the leader. More importantly it requires focused attention on details to get the job done well.

Using the four R's can help you get the execution you are looking for, from your team or yourself.

Have a routine. Make sure the team knows it or you follow it.

Repetition in important. Repeating instructions for questions, repeating work processes can make efficiency happen as well as improve quality.

Provide recognition as execution is in progress. This will help move the project along, inspire continued effort and even build self-esteem.

Expect results and follow up to get them. By showing the team what the results could look like and how it would make a difference to them you are setting the benchmark for execution.

Use the R's...they R simple and get you and your team to execute.

Do The Research

No matter what type of project or goal you are tackling, you will always be better served if you do the research that is required to understand everything involved.  Whether it is a trip, a landscaping project, a presentation, a performance evaluation, or your own goals - both personal and professional, you can set yourself up for success by having a solid foundation created with research.

Research can take many forms -
-surfing the internet for information
-reviewing past metrics, numbers, results
-interviewing others
-taking surveys
-reading
- and many more I am sure that you can add to the list.

Once you have everything at your fingertips, you can start to formulate your plan.  What you will do when and how, including how long each step will take and what the intended/expected results will be.

You can do this with your goals as well.

Take each goal that you have for 2011 and create your plan - research first what you will need to do/get/have/work on to reach your goal and the milestones on your way to success....then build your outline.  You will see that your process will be much clearer and you may find a few obstacles that you would not have anticipated without the research.

Click the underlined words to learn more about Goals & Goalsetting and successful plan implementation.

Get More Out of Your Team

If you want to get more out of your team for any of these reasons:



• Because the number of people on your team has been reduced and yet you’re expected to produce the same or better results.
• Your team is not producing the results that are expected from you. You are concerned that your bosses and/or superiors or other stakeholders and peers are not going to be happy about that.

• Members of your team are undermining each other or worse undermining you, causing conflicts and frustrations for you and you’d like to turn your team in to a well oiled machine...

Then, I’d like to help you squeeze the most out of your team by offering you a special one-on-one "Modern Leadership Mastery Coaching Session".


During this session we will…


• Create a crystal clear vision for the results that you want your team to produce, for the way that you’d like your team to interact with each other and for the kind of people you would like to have on your team.

• Uncover hidden challenges that may be sabotaging your success with leadership and team building.

• You’ll leave the session renewed, reenergized and inspired to create a powerful results-driven team that gets things done so that you can be the office hero and still have a flourishing personal life.


Claim Your Free Coaching Session - send a comment below and answer the following questions:


1. How long have you been in this leadership position?

2. What are the biggest leadership challenges you're facing today?

3. On a scale of zero to 10 how important is it to you to get better results from your team?

4. What are your ultimate aspirations and goals as a leader?

Be sure to also include your name, phone number and email address when you reply so that someone from my office can get back to you and schedule your session within the next 24 to 48 hours.  The personal information you provide will not be posted on the blog - only comments about the blog will be posted!

Looking forward to helping you build the organization visualize everyday!

For more information on leadership coaching visit Solstice Group Coaching.

Cool Older Posts: Check These Out!

In case you are new to Leadership Solstice, check out a few of the older posts on this blog.
Focused on leadership, there are funny ones, simple ones and ones that clearly deserve a mention:

• Easy Steps to Networking
• The Drama Queen (or King) at Work
• Leaders Expect Better Results
• Work Life Balance
• Who Do You Spend Time with Everyday?
• Have Courage

As always, feedback and comments are encouraged - let us know what other topics you would like to see and we will focus on satisfying your requests.