by Melvin Richardson

Created on: October 17, 2008

I've often thought about what it would be like to work at the ideal workplace and quite frankly I'm not sure such a place exists. All too often we work at places that just don't live up to our expectations and you eventually succumb to the politics and/or mediocrity. What are some of the key components that would make up the ideal workplace? Well let's take a look at some of the categories, in my opinion at least.

Communication

I believe a workplace should have effective communication across the board. There has to be a free flow of information that encompasses every department and everyone within from the mailroom clerk to the CEO. If you work there then you should know what's going on. This would eliminate, the, "didn't you get the memo," syndrome. There's nothing worse than a situation where everyone within an organization does not receive important information. Don't you think that is unacceptable? In order for an organization to operate like a well oiled chain everyone needs to be on the same page and that entails everyone getting the same information. People feel valued when they are included. Now I know there are situations where information cannot be given out but as much as people need to be included.

Trust

I've seen situations where individuals worked in the same area in the same department and they don't trust each other. It's no wonder productivity suffers so much; everyone is looking out for themselves because they don't really believe their coworkers are looking out for their best interest. Somehow the feeling is that an associate is somewhere trying to bring them down with a negative comment. The ideal place needs a environment that fosters trust and loyalty to the company and to each other. What if everyone consistently encouraged and motivated each other as well as share their best demonstrated practices with the team. Do away with so many closed door meetings. I once had a boss that was in a closed door session on the phone every half hour it seemed. Needless to say to one working for her trusted her. Whatever was said she did not bother to share it.

Grow and Develop

The ideal place to work should be a place that gives everyone an opportunity to grow and develop with training and education. There should be a motivational library on site with nothing but books, CD's, tapes, DVD's, magazines and other resource material designed to take employees to the next level. Seminars should be a major part of the ideal work place whether they be onsite or off.

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