Can Businesses Learn from the Military
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Can Businesses Learn from the Military?
Summary
Exploring a unique approach to motivating your workforce.Introduction
After dedicating 22 years to the military, I transitioned to civilian life. My journey began at the Army careers office in Barnsley, where I embarked on a path as a vehicle mechanic in the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers). While I wasn't initially aware of the technical school requirement, my military career taught me invaluable skills in vehicle engineering, health and safety, human resources, and management. This experience led me to ponder whether businesses can draw valuable lessons from military practices.Learning from Military Practices
Post-military, I've been part of several business ventures that unfortunately didn't succeed. Reflecting on these experiences, I believe incorporating a military mindset might have altered their trajectories. But what exactly does this entail?Motivation Beyond Money
In typical business settings, money is often the primary motivator, leading to high employee turnover. However, companies shouldn't rely solely on financial incentives. The military excels in offering a different kind of motivation: time off. While excessive time off isn't practical in business, strategic downtime can boost morale.Case Study: Effective Management
In the early '90s, I managed a vehicle workshop in Berlin. With one military and one civilian worker, I introduced a unique motivation tool?"rolling dice to determine who would handle calls while others took time off. This approach, alongside practices like holding meetings in relaxed settings and rewarding outstanding performance with time off, significantly increased productivity.Handling Unmotivated Employees
Naturally, there were challenges with less motivated soldiers. In such cases, I adopted a more disciplined approach. A parallel can be drawn to businesses, where lack of management often leads to diminished productivity. For instance, my cousin’s workplace is notorious for distractions like eBay once the boss leaves.Conclusion
Businesses have much to learn from the military's approach to management and motivation. Perhaps the BBC would find value in showcasing these insights. It would undoubtedly be an interesting watch.---
About the Author
Peter Arkwright is a retired military veteran and now serves as the Managing Director of bizseller4u.com, a platform for listing businesses for sale.This article is free for republishing.
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