Employee motivation has always been a central concern for managers and leaders. Unmotivated employees are likely to spend little or no effort in their jobs, avoid the workplace as much as possible, exit the organisation when given the opportunity, and produce low quality work. On the other hand, employees who feel motivated to work are likely to be persistent, creative… Read more →
7 factors that will elevate you above any competition. Follow the link below to read the full article by David A. Fields, including suggested action planning. Responsiveness – the most attentive consultant has a huge edge over the competition – even more experienced competitors. Demonstrate the trust triangle – In a prospect’s mind, you’re trustworthy if you’re thinking of his best… Read more →
Employee productivity can be something that makes or breaks your business. But it can be a challenge to get your employees to be as passionate as you are. And in other cases, it’s the systems at your business that make it difficult for your employees to be productive. Today’s employees are being asked to take on more duties, learn new… Read more →
Originally published by The Herman Group. We hope you will use this information within your organization to reduce your stress through planning and drive more revenue by knowing what is coming. As more economies improve, companies will recruit the people they need to grow. With continuing growth in the United States and Europe, organizations of all sizes will take on… Read more →
In the past 20 years, a significant amount of research has identified the characteristics of a “winning workplace” – companies with low turnover and high employee engagement and productivity. These six fundamental characteristics, or as we call them, “Building Blocks,” include: 1. Trust, Respect & Fairness In winning workplaces, employees are respected, both as employees and as human beings; there… Read more →
Not long ago, E&Y released a report titled “Differentiating for Success, Securing top talent in the BRICs”, detailing attitudes towards work and establishing the ideal employer value proposition for BRIC-based (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) companies. Though the findings focused on the BRIC countries, the lessons for companies in other countries worldwide are obvious — especially when we look at… Read more →
A guideline for developing your management skills Develop your people through work experience on the job Make sure your behaviour style is helping not hindering your progress Create an environment for people to become self-motivated Realise that people need to know your specific expectations of them Provide timely and effective feedback based on expectations Maximise the use of your and… Read more →
Management is working with and through individuals and groups to accomplish organisational goals. Management is the efficient utilisation of human, financial and physical resources in an organised effort towards common goals. Essential managerial functions include: planning, organising, motivating, information sharing. Planning: setting goals and objectives for the organisation or unit, and developing “work maps” that show how these goals and objectives… Read more →
Motivating people to do their best work, consistently, has been an enduring challenge for executives and managers. Yet, managers cling to obsolete and counterproductive ideas about what motivates employees, ideas that actually harm productivity and employee well-being. Gallup estimates disengaged workers cost businesses $300-billion a year. Following are three of the most common myths about motivation: 1. Money is the best motivator It seems business… Read more →
Gain commitment in others you coach by following the coaching skills below: Making time to coach, and being seen by employees as giving it a high priority Considering each individual and his or her learning needs Finding or making coaching opportunities which meet learning needs Asking questions to bring out further information that contributes to attitude change Actively listening Observing performance… Read more →