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Obviously, we are not all hardcore athletes, and not everyone can run and win a 10 000 meter race either. Neverthless, we can all participate and complete in the race (if we walk, jog, or even divide up the 10 000 meter race into 100 x 100 meter walks). How we do it is irrelevant, it is the participation that is important. In addition, the reward of achieving a set goal is also satisfying. This accomplishment and the anticipation of accomplishing the set goal provides situational-control which results in improved motivation and greater participation. Michelsen, McClelland, Atkinson, Alderfer et al's theories on motivation found that the level of an individual's motivation rests, in part, on their achievement needs. Achieving short-term goals is therefore a positive influence on individual motivation. In Cross-Training, the leader is charged with creating achievable daily, weekly, and monthly goals for all members of his/her team. Naturally, these goals should include production, personal development, educational (internal and external), process innovation, and reevaluation of current duties, communication strategies and many others. Keeping your staff active through short-term goals is vital to good leadership. Clearly, some goals can be assigned on an individual basis, in pair, or even newly created teams or task groups; however, it is important to remember that teamwork starts with the individual. Leadership is the ability to adjust and create achievable goals for your employees and to acknowledge it when they have accomplished them. Modern Management Consulting can help to to recognize some this these goals.
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