7 Keys To Rewarding Your Team
Reward People Differently. Just as performance differs between
team members, so should the rewards you use. Reward the
behavior you want to see! A smile, a “thank you” or a well-deserved
“Great Job!” go a long way in keeping motivation high.
Ignoring It Doesn’t Make It Go Away. Dealing with a carrier? That person that
“carries” their negativity around like a disease and tries to infect the entire workplace?
Emotions are contagious and that negativity can quickly spread through an entire
department. Don’t ignore it, address it – talk with your team member about what is going on
and what you can do to help.
Be Concise on What Warrants Rewards. Let’s face it, clarity motivates!
Team member empowerment and freedom come from knowing what
needs to be done and what they get as a result. Don’t keep rewards a secret
and let people know the WIIFM (What’s In It For Me).
Be a Coach, Not a Critic. No team member finds the act of failing rewarding. Walk along side team members – help them along. Team loyalty and mutual respect emerge from
a collective effort. Root for the home team and WIN!
Build Them Up Publicly. Work to find people doing things right and let
everyone know about it! Yell it from the rooftops! You’ll be surprised how it
motivates the whole team! Conversely, negative “publicity” should never be
given in front of ANYONE - it impacts the overall work atmosphere and all team
members end up getting punished.Be Fair. No team member should ever feel like doing a good job on your team is like
peeing his or her pants in a dark suit (it gives them a warm feeling but no one notices). Keep
the balance of rewards in check with open communication and an atmosphere of
collaboration.
Have Fun! Enjoying what you do is a reward that goes far beyond the bottom
line. 85% of Fortune 100 companies concern themselves with making sure
that employees have fun and enjoy what they do. It boosts loyalty, retention, and
productivity!
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