Team Motivation

[81charduck]

Team Motivation

There are many ways to keep your team motivated. Here are just a few.

· It is important to keep your team members informed.
Be sure they are aware of everything that happens in the company that will effect them, directly or indirectly. Hold regular meetings and/or conference calls. We all feel more important if we feel like “insiders,” when we know about changes, improvements and news going on in the company. If they feel as though they are not “in the loop,” their performance may suffer.

· Acknowledge Accomplishments and Give Regular Feedback
Positive feedback is what keeps everyone moving forward. It’s essential to improve your team’s work. It’s not all about praises, but about objective and concrete information that helps them improve the performance of the team. Don’t criticize if someone makes a mistake. Instead, discuss ways they can improve their activities next time, asking for their input.

· Praise Generously
Be sure to acknowledge and recognize a job well done, or even a great effort that perhaps didn’t provide the results they’d hoped for. Don’t pass up an opportunity to make each person feel better about themselves and their work.

· Leadership means learning to see the best in the others to empower their potential, which subsequently will help to fulfill the team’s goals. When we treat everyone with respect and show our approval, we’re creating a climate where the team’s assets will actually appreciate in value.

· Share the Vision
Create an exciting future by shaping a vision that it will compel your team to move toward it, to reach out and grab the prize. Visions are powerful, and when they are shared and understood by your team, it helps to overcome any obstacles that may stand in the way.

[BeautyLodgeLtd]

I think the most important factor in team motivation is keeping everyone well informed and make sure the communication keeps flowing. I worked for a salon once were the boss was a "micro manager" and kept everything to herself like it was some kind of secret! Obviously that business didn't last long.

[81charduck]

I agree, BeautyLodgeLtd, that is a major part of keeping your team/staff motivated. I put that item #1, because it is huge!

[amuthanjrv]

Excellent article. Having successfully identified exactly what motivates your staff, you then need to decide how best to go about setting up a motivating working environment.

[sarthak]

great tips !!

[ginene]

Great advIce! I definitely agree with keeping the informed as #1