Tony Quinn founder and curator of Educoworld and Human Potential Research Ltd. is a leader who understands it is important that you motivate your staff in order to get maximum performance from them. Motivating staff can be a tough job, especially when your staff have lost all motivation themselves. There are a number of ways in which you can motivate your staff, here are some of them.
1. Let the staff know the big picture.
Tell the staff the company’s goals and mission. Make sure each member of staff knows how their presence at the company works towards this main goal and mission.
2. Don’t sweat the small stuff
If you have a staff member who is a hard worker, but always takes an extra ten minutes lunch then tell them that you need them to stick to the times. However, if their work is really above average then don’t stress over it too much.
3. Set goals and give rewards to staff
People like to be told they are doing a good job and rewards are always welcome. Even giving staff simple rewards such as stickers which then go on a board with certificates issued at the end of the year are motivational, even more so if there is some kind of financial reward attached.
4. Don’t avoid a problem employee
Talk to the employee and let them know your problem. Make plans to correct the behaviour problems and have follow up meetings to see how they are doing. If their behaviour doesn’t improve then you are well within your rights to terminate their employment.
5. Be friendly
Treat your workers with respect, get to know them, join them for a coffee.
6. Allow communication between teams
If your staff is set apart in cubicles they might feel unable to communicate with others. Set the offices up in open plan spaces so everyone can work in teams easily.
7. Listen to your staff
Don’t just nod along. Actively listen to what your staff have to say about how they feel, their job and what could be improved.
8. Be happy and productive
Set a good example and smile while you work. You don’t expect your staff to bring their bad moods to work, so you shouldn’t either.
9. Don’t have favorite
As a professional leader you should not let your likes and dislikes control you at work. You should be fair to all of your staff, differences aside.
10. Recognise when someone has done a good job
People like to be told they are doing well. If a staff member is always told they are doing something wrong, then they will be less inclined to try and do it right if they feel as though the good isn’t recognised.
To be a strong and like able leader like Educo world’s Tony Quinn, you need to take all of the above into account. Be likeable, firm, and friendly. You want your staff to enjoy working at the company, and feel that they are valued and a key member of the team. Tell your staff what they are doing right, and give out awards to motivate your staff further.
With a highly motivated team on board you will soon notice work is done better, faster, and with a smile on everyone’s faces.