How to Give Instructions They’ll Follow
Summary
- When giving instructions, be clear and specific about the expected outcome. Instead of vague guidelines, paint a vivid picture of what good results look like.
- For example, if you want beds made, don't just say "make the beds." Say, "make the beds like a five-star hotel."
- This way, people will have a clear vision of what perfection looks like, leading to better results.
- Details like tucked sheets, fluffed pillows, and even a small chocolate on the pillow make a big difference.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing very clear and specific instructions to ensure everyone knows exactly what’s expected. When you delegate tasks, don’t just give vague guidelines. Instead, provide a vivid picture of the desired outcome. For example, if you want beds made, don't just say, "make the beds." Instead, say, "make the beds like a five-star hotel." This gives employees a clear idea of what perfection looks like, leading to better results.
A good way of doing this for any task is to break it down into detailed steps. For instance, when making the beds, explain that the sheets need to be tucked in without wrinkles, the pillows should be fluffed, and perhaps even add a small touch like placing chocolate on the pillow. This level of detail ensures that everyone knows what to do and what the final result should look like.
For entrepreneurs and those interested in personal growth, apply the same strategy to your own goals. If you want to improve a skill, don’t just vaguely aim to "get better.” Define what “better” looks like specifically for you. For instance, if you’re aiming to be better at public speaking, your goal could be, “I want to give a speech with no filler words and confident body language.” Paint that vivid picture of success in your mind.
By breaking things down into clear, detailed steps and picturing the final outcome vividly, you set clearer expectations for yourself and others, getting closer to reaching perfection in whatever you do. This approach doesn’t cost much time or money but can greatly improve your results.
Full Transcript
say I am the head of a Hospitality Group and I've got a line of maids I say hey make the beds okay the bed is made but like the sheets are ruffled like the pillow is not fluff the creases are not made it's not tucked in It's Made technically but it doesn't look like how I want it to look versus if I said make your bed like a five-star hotel would you envision sheets are tucked in the pillows are fluffed there's like a little chocolate on the pillow all the differences there which will have a massive impact on results is the instructions that you give the person
