People volunteer for many reasons, one of which is often Recognition! If they put in a great deal of effort and no one seems to notice or even says a simple "Thank you" then they will disappear. Employees are the same way. They like their work acknowledged, appreciated, and even recognized!
Self-Assessment:
Your Plan of Action:
Self-Assessment:
- How often to do compliment your staff's work?
- Are you one of those managers who never gives a compliment because you don't want it to go to the person's head?
- How do you acknowledge and recognize a job well done?
- Have you noticed that the work and behavior you compliment is what you see more of?
Your Plan of Action:
- Set a standard of what needs to happen for you to give a sincere compliment or word of encouragement.
- Give at least one compliment a week (or whatever you feel appropriate) and watch for the positive impact that has.