Givers Or Takers – Who To Recruit & How?
Every team, whether big or small, can be divided into three basic categories – givers, takers, and matchers. Givers are those who always put others before themselves, believing that teamwork comes first. Takers, on the other hand, are those who value others only for what they can get from them. Finally, matchers are those who keep a score sheet, seeking to work in a “quid pro quo” world. Givers or takers – Who are better? Organizations who depend on takers are seen to rise and fall quickly, while those who have a team of givers can build a healthy and successful business in the long run. That’s because givers see more opportunities to create efficiencies, even if that means to sacrifice revenue for team and client satisfaction. They contribute to others without seeking anything in return, may it be assistance, sharing knowledge, or making valuable introductions. Takers are always trying to get other people to serve their ends, while carefully guarding their own expertise and time. How can givers boost productivity and profitability? Understanding all of the above, an organization always has a strong interest in fostering the behaviour of giving. A willingness to help others achieve their goals is what leads to effective collaboration, innovation, quality improvement,