How was your 2013? If you have goals you’re still working to achieve, you’ve likely added these to your list of tasks for 2014. If you were successful in achieving all of your 2013 business goals, it’s still important to stride boldly into 2014. Think of the new year as a chance for your company to grow and continue to improve. No matter what your 2014 goals, you’ll need a strong, motivated staff. After all, an employer is only as successful as his or her employees.
Empower your staff to achieve success
It’s important that your staff is just as excited about your company’s 2014 goals as you are. When this happens, you will be able to maximize the efficiency of your company through highly motivated, productive employees.
Once you have reviewed your 2014 business goals and delegated the appropriate tasks to the most fitting employees, you’ll want to generate excitement amongst your workforce. It’s easy when you follow a few simple steps.
Provide the motivation your employees need through the following:
- Let them in on the “big secret.” Don’t just delegate tasks: help your employees understand how their work fits into the big picture. Hold regular meetings to discuss the future of the company and the aim of your business goals. Communication like this helps employees feel included and reinenforces that their work has meaning and purpose. This builds positive energy.
- Be supportive. Meet with your employees regularly one-on-one to discuss their progress, answer questions and address concerns. Let your employees know that you are there for them and that you want them to succeed. Maintain an “open door policy” so you are accessible to your staff if and when they need help.
- Establish trust. You’ve reviewed your business goals and assigned the appropriate tasks to the right people. Now, relax and trust your employees to accomplish what you have asked. Check in with them regularly, but do not micromanage. Micromanagement can be destructive to employee productivity and job satisfaction.
- Recognize good work. Everyone appreciates a “thank you” now and then. When your staff has done well, by all means, let them know. Consider offering incentives for accomplishing tasks that bring the company closer to completing its annual goals.
- Make room for growth. Continuous good work can be reinforced through the potential for promotion. Reward star performers through job advancement. Beyond that, provide opportunities for job growth through new skills training or tuition reimbursement.
- Offer a shoulder. Help your employees work hard by removing the fear of failure, which can be crippling. Provide continuous words of encouragement and offer your professional perspective and advice when employees get discouraged. Personal anecdotes about times in your career when you were challenged but worked through the hardship can inspire and motivate your workers.
Here’s to a successful 2014! Follow these tips to strengthen your team synergy and motivate your employees to succeed. Ultimately, your end product and customers will benefit from your efforts.
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