20 Top Tips How To Get Buy In from Your Employees

In today’s competitive construction world, getting your team on board with your company’s vision, goals, and direction is crucial. When employees are in sync with the company’s big picture, they’re more motivated, productive, and committed.

Here’s 20 top tips in how to make sure everyone’s on the same page and excited about where you’re headed.

1. Share a Clear Vision: Let’s start with the basics: a clear and compelling vision. This is your company’s dream, the big kahuna, the North Star guiding everything you do.
2. Make It Understandable: Ditch the jargon. Use simple, relatable language that everyone from the intern to the CFO can get behind. 
3. Spread the Word: Share the vision often and in different ways—team meetings, newsletters, or even the company’s intranet. Repetition is key; think of it like a catchy song chorus that sticks in your head.
4. Link It to Their Roles: Show employees how their daily tasks contribute to the big picture. It’s like telling them they’re not just making widgets; they’re building the future!
5. Set and Communicate Specific Goals: With a clear vision in place, it’s time to break it down into specific, measurable goals. Think of these as the stepping stones to your dream.
6. Get Them Involved: Invite employees to help set these goals. They’ll be more committed if they’ve had a say in what they’re aiming for.
7. Chunk It Down: Big goals can be intimidating. Break them into smaller, bite-sized tasks so progress feels more manageable and less like scaling Everest.
8. Review and Adjust: Goals aren’t set in stone. Regularly check in on progress and be ready to tweak them as needed. Flexibility is your friend here.
9. Encourage Open Communication: Open communication is the secret sauce to making employees feel valued and heard. When people feel included, they’re more likely to buy into the company’s direction.
10. Promote Two-Way Conversations: Create spaces for employees to share their ideas and feedback. Regular team meetings, suggestion boxes, and anonymous surveys can all help.
11. Be Transparent: Share both the wins and the hurdles. Honesty builds trust and encourages everyone to pitch in with solutions.
12. Act on Their Feedback: Show you’re listening by actually doing something with the feedback you receive. It’s a great way to boost morale and engagement.
13. Recognise and Reward Contributions: Everyone likes a pat on the back. Recognising and rewarding employees for their hard work can seriously boost buy-in.
14. Create a Recognition Program: Celebrate those who go the extra mile. This could be through awards, bonuses, or even a shout-out in a meeting.
15. Celebrate Milestones: Don’t just wait for the big wins. Celebrate the small steps along the way. It keeps the momentum going and spirits high.
16. Offer Growth Opportunities: Help your employees grow by offering training and development that aligns with the company’s goals. It’s a win-win!
17. Build a Collaborative Culture: A collaborative culture where everyone feels like they’re part of a team working towards a common goal is crucial.
18. Encourage Teamwork: Foster collaboration across different departments. Cross-functional projects can bring fresh ideas and reinforce the team effort towards your vision.
19. Lead by Example: Actions speak louder than words. When leaders live the company’s values, employees are more likely to follow suit.
20. Empower Employees: Give employees the autonomy to make decisions related to their work. Ownership leads to higher engagement and alignment with company goals.

Real-World Examples:

Take Google’s “OKR” (Objectives and Key Results) framework for their company for example. Google gets employees to set their own objectives that align with the company’s big goals, which fosters a sense of ownership and commitment.

One exemplary instance in the construction industry of involving its employees in the big picture vision and goals, resulting in increased productivity and a positive culture, is evident in Lendlease's approach to the construction of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) in Queensland, Australia.

Throughout the project, Lendlease actively engaged its workforce in understanding the hospital's role in providing cutting-edge healthcare to the community. Employees were briefed on the project's objectives, emphasising the importance of delivering a state-of-the-art medical facility that would positively impact the region for years to come.

By aligning every worker with this vision, Lendlease fostered a sense of purpose and commitment among its staff. This involvement translated into heightened productivity, as employees felt personally invested in the success of the project.

Moreover, the collaborative culture cultivated on-site promoted teamwork and innovation, leading to efficient problem-solving and the delivery of the hospital ahead of schedule. Through their inclusive approach, Lendlease not only achieved their construction goals but also strengthened their company culture, leaving a lasting legacy in the community they served.

Improving employee buy-in and getting them involved in the company’s vision, goals, and direction doesn’t have to be a chore. With clear communication, open dialogue, recognition, and a collaborative culture, you can create a motivated, engaged, and aligned team that’s excited to help drive the company forward.

So go on, get everyone on board, create your ‘Dream Team’, and let’s make those dreams a reality!

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Chantal Penny is the Director with Superpowers of SiteForce Recruitment. A thought leader in the industry, Chantal, based on her expertise and industry perspective, offers unique guidance, inspiration, and influence in the industry. Chantal Penny is also a thought leader in the industry with her Podcast, Talent Instinct, which is available at:
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