Monday, April 14, 2014

How do I motivate my employees?

In trying to motivate employees, many managers implement techniques (e.g., reward, celebration, fun environment) that can be helpful, but are not as effective as the following principles: 
  • Character – Who you are as a person is much more important than the motivational techniques you implement. A manager who once noticed his team suffering from low morale suggested pizza and bowling as a celebration of their hard work. His team wanted to suggest more respect and less intimidation from the manager. 
  • Vision – Having a clear vision of your organization, communicating it to your employees, and gaining their buy-in are essential to motivating others. 
  • Culture – The organization’s norms can either support or hamper a motivating environment. Ensure that you’re creating a culture that is:
    • Consistent with your character and vision.
    • Communicative (i.e., sharing and listening).
    • Fair (i.e., consistently recognizes good performance and addresses poor performance).

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