The Leader is a Pilot
5 March 2008
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Florian Mantione is not only a business leader but also a creator of social links, a facilitator, and a humanist. ReKrute.com, always on the lookout for new trends, has taken a strong interest in the life of this idea agitator who subtly reveals certain realities of corporate life through a selection of articles that we will introduce to you over the coming weeks.
The leader doesn't manage human resources, they pilot them!
This image refers to the symbolism of the boat used by the captain and his crew to reach safe harbor.
Seneca already said "there is no good wind for him who knows neither whence he comes nor whither he goes". This means that the leader must constantly remind everyone of the company's project, the efforts made, and what remains to be done. To mobilize a team, you need a challenge and a course set by the captain.
The difficulty lies, in part, in the representation that the crew members have. Being on the same boat means, for some, being on the same "liner" (with its heaviness and lack of reactivity), for others being on a "galley" (with infernal paces and without recognition), and for others being on a "sailboat" (a source of pleasure and fulfillment)...
On a boat, a "main job" and "support jobs" coexist. The goal is to transport goods or passengers. But the mechanic is as important as the cook or the nurse... In a company, it's the same: it's not only production or sales that matter. Each function is important and, in these conditions, it is useless to talk about "productive" and "non-productive". We are all dependent on everyone, from the receptionist, the delivery driver... and the leader.
On a boat, we must face storms together and enjoy favorable winds together. In a company, it should be the same. That is to say, we should stand together during crises (but what about those damned "acquired rights" and those who prefer to sink the ship rather than give them up...) and share the cake differently when business is prosperous...
On a boat, you take on the best teammates and you have to part ways, at certain ports, with those whose paths diverge... In a company, this means that the selection is rigorous and that each employee must be competent in the position they hold. This means that you shouldn't drag around "dead weight". You have to get rid of them at the risk of slowing down the entire boat. Of course, it's out of the question to throw them overboard, or to put them in a dinghy with a flask and biscuits, but to drop them off at a port where they can bounce back effectively (thank you outplacement).
With all this, the leader will be able to mobilize, animate, and motivate.
In short, he will be a true pilot!
Excerpt from the book "A Collection of Intellectual Vitamins for Common Sense Management"
Author Florian Mantione
Posted online June 19, 2009
florianmantione.com
The leader doesn't manage human resources, they pilot them!
This image refers to the symbolism of the boat used by the captain and his crew to reach safe harbor.
Seneca already said "there is no good wind for him who knows neither whence he comes nor whither he goes". This means that the leader must constantly remind everyone of the company's project, the efforts made, and what remains to be done. To mobilize a team, you need a challenge and a course set by the captain.
The difficulty lies, in part, in the representation that the crew members have. Being on the same boat means, for some, being on the same "liner" (with its heaviness and lack of reactivity), for others being on a "galley" (with infernal paces and without recognition), and for others being on a "sailboat" (a source of pleasure and fulfillment)...
On a boat, a "main job" and "support jobs" coexist. The goal is to transport goods or passengers. But the mechanic is as important as the cook or the nurse... In a company, it's the same: it's not only production or sales that matter. Each function is important and, in these conditions, it is useless to talk about "productive" and "non-productive". We are all dependent on everyone, from the receptionist, the delivery driver... and the leader.
On a boat, we must face storms together and enjoy favorable winds together. In a company, it should be the same. That is to say, we should stand together during crises (but what about those damned "acquired rights" and those who prefer to sink the ship rather than give them up...) and share the cake differently when business is prosperous...
On a boat, you take on the best teammates and you have to part ways, at certain ports, with those whose paths diverge... In a company, this means that the selection is rigorous and that each employee must be competent in the position they hold. This means that you shouldn't drag around "dead weight". You have to get rid of them at the risk of slowing down the entire boat. Of course, it's out of the question to throw them overboard, or to put them in a dinghy with a flask and biscuits, but to drop them off at a port where they can bounce back effectively (thank you outplacement).
With all this, the leader will be able to mobilize, animate, and motivate.
In short, he will be a true pilot!
Excerpt from the book "A Collection of Intellectual Vitamins for Common Sense Management"
Author Florian Mantione
Posted online June 19, 2009
florianmantione.com
