Christmas Themed Training Tip
‘Tis the season to be jolly, ....... does this mean that as managers we can sit back and relax whilst our happy, highly motivated workforce get on with the job in hand?.....
…probably not. It is hard to escape the constant reminders that in this time of austerity, budgets are squeezed, resources are tight and people are nervous about their job security.
But never fear; here are three top tips for maintaining your team’s motivation over the Christmas season:
Recognise their efforts – look for opportunities to publicly celebrate success. Nothing breeds success like success!
Be flexible – Many managers feel they have no motivation tools available to them because they can’t offer financial incentives, but for many employees offering flexibility can be far more rewarding. Think about letting your staff start early or later to miss the crowds and get that final bit of Xmas shopping done.
And finally, along with Christmas spirit…..develop team spirit! Set your team a challenge whether it be ‘performing’ at the works party or getting to know their colleagues in a team building exercise. The advantage of social interaction should not be underestimated. These activities help to build rapport between colleagues and ease the communication process for future interactions.
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