Flexibility vs Discipline - the Dilemma

FLEXIBILITY v/s DISCIPLINE
the dilemma…

In this new generation workforce it is evidently becoming
important to redefine their operational methodologies

and align the balance between a traditional approach to a
more contemporary approach.

In an effort to do so there is a evident choice that tope
leaderships needs to make about choosing between
Flexibility & Discipline in an effort to create an effective

but vibrant workforce.

Changing times…

The workforce dynamics is changing and the evolving technologies are redefining the model
of work across organization. These are challenging the old methodologies and reinventing
new practices to manage a productive workforce.

• Flexibility Bindings
• Connectivity Handcuffed
• Speed Longer decision making time
• Convenience Slowness

These are becoming some of the key buzzwords that is leading to
defining a workplace for people to thrive upon…

Employee’s Needs’ …

Employees are evidently becoming demanding and thus changing the rules of the games.

The workforce is vibrant and dynamic. They are increasingly experimenting and fearless,
ready to challenge the status quo and walk on the path no one dared to walk upon…

My My Time
Space

My style My
way

My High Results
speed

Organization's fear …

In a traditional thought process the organizations are afraid of loosing control. It is felt that the
vibrant and flexible workforce is not disciplined and will thus lead to be non-productive. Keys
aspects which top leaderships holds close to them are :

Power

Control Decision

Much leadership thus creates a non transparent blanket across them that brings in a gap
between leadership and employees. This bring in more of a unidirectional working approach
where new ideas are not breaded and innovation takes a back seat. Performance metrics will be
as per required objective but such companies struggle to survive the pace of time.

Focus is on way to manage people
Idea is to control people than deriving results …

The winning approach …

The organization's that thrives on creating successful set ups are always willing to create an
environment that inspires people. Some names that strikes mind quickly are … Google,
Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, LinkedIn…

WHAT THEY FOCUS UPON ?

Empowerment

Let people drive Innovation

Transparency Experimentation

Collaboration

MANAGE RESULTS …. NOT PEOPLE….
Create an environment that lead's people to be highly productive