Creating a Clear Operational Vision + Doing More with Less with Lia Garvin
In this episode, we're joined by Lia Garvin, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Workplace Reframe. Lia shares her expertise in team optimization, decision-making processes, and effective strategies for navigating economic uncertainty.
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of having a clear vision for your business' growth and the potential benefits of having a right-hand person involved in key discussions.
- The six dimensions of effective teams and how clarity in decision-making processes can improve operations.
- The necessity to do more with less in challenging economic times, and strategies to identify and fix inefficiencies.
- How to encourage team buy-in when implementing new systems, with a focus on understanding the benefits.
- The role of simplifying work processes in preventing inefficiencies, reducing employee stress, and increasing retention.
- The importance of leveraging past experiences when starting a new venture, and how this can help business owners gain confidence and clarity in their vision.
Timestamps:
- [00:01:41] Lia discusses maximizing resources and growth in uncertain times.
- [00:03:52] The role of simplified work processes in employee retention.
- [00:06:52] Translating team optimization knowledge to smaller businesses.
- [00:12:31] Various topics covered in coaching sessions, including onboarding, decision-making, setting expectations, work tracking, and career development.
- [00:17:32] Lia's passion for working with businesses that are eager to optimize.
- [00:21:27] The transformative power of harnessing overlooked skills.
- [00:23:41] Lia shares insights from her keynote on simplifying work at a Canadian conference.
Resources:
- Lia Garvin's Book - Unstuck
- Managing Made Simple
- The Workplace Reframe
About the Guest:
Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of Unstuck, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of The Workplace Reframe. With her extensive experience leading team operations within tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Apple, Lia now helps small businesses and startups navigate economic uncertainty and optimize their teams.
For more info on the host:
Visit www.rebeccacafiero.com and follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccacafiero and @becomingyoupodcast !!
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