Leading Through the Plant Stage: Investing in Training and Development for Lasting Change

Lead For Clarity

In this episode, Shandel and Melanie discuss the third stage of the Process for Sustainable Growth - the Plant Stage. This stage is all about doing the hard work of implementing changes after an initial period of excitement. Lasting change requires continuing the hard work of implementation even after the initial excitement fades. Sticking with training, accountability practices and skill-building leads to profound results.
It's important to have patience during the Plant Stage as new habits and behaviors take hold over time. Sticking with the process of implementation and not giving up prematurely is critical for success. Accountability, confrontation, and training/development are critical actions during this stage. Holding teams and individuals accountable to new standards through feedback and healthy conflict helps ensure goals and expectations are properly understood and met.
Investing in systems, processes and regular development opportunities like strategic planning, sales training and leadership labs helps new behaviors take root culturally and form lasting habits. Ongoing training that uses tools like the 12 Steps to Accountability empowers people with understanding, confidence and skills so they can meet expectations independently over the long run. People want to feel their skills and careers are being continuously invested in. Consistent checking in and reinforcement aids long-term learning retention and application.
Driving real and lasting change requires continuing efforts even after initial enthusiasm fades. Sticking with training, accountability, and skill-building over time leads to profound results by forming new habits and transforming organizational culture for the better. Regular check-ins aid in ongoing learning and proper application of new strategies.

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