I started this blog to dump everything I put on the inspire notice board at work, I no longer work there and I am no longer an inspire forum member so this is the last post.
Monday, 2 May 2011
Thursday, 14 October 2010
attention
“Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.”
– Dag Hammarskjold
– Dag Hammarskjold
Motivating your staff in the workplace | Smarta
Motivating your staff in the workplace SmartaEnsuring your staff are motivated and stay that way is an important part of running a business. This guide looks at what skills and tools to use to make sure you keep your staff involved and happy.
■Why is motivation is important
■Make people feel valued
■Lead by example
■Training and personal development
■Communication
Why is motivation important?
Motivation is important because even at the most basic level, it costs more to replace staff than to keep them. Staff liked to feel needed and respected and keeping them happy means they'll stay with you for much longer. Remind yourself that even in tough times; you need to keep motivating your staff high on your list of priorities.
■Make staff feel respected
■Check on your staff regularly
Make people feel valued
Hopefully your staff are performing well and helping drive your business forward. In that case, you should be letting them know how much you value them on a regular basis. Whether you tell them or buy them a slice of cake both work equally well. It shows you've thought of them and if you can afford to splash out on weekly drinks - then do so. If you're staff enjoy socialising with you as much as working with you, then you're doing something right.
■Incentivise your staff by with social events
■Let your staff know how much you value them
Lead by example
It's important that you lead by example when dealing with staff, if you expect to your team to stay late, then you should stay late too. Likewise, if you don't want staff rolling in at 11am on a Monday morning, then make sure you're at your desk bright and early. It's not just about working hours though, show you staff respect and you'll (hopefully) get it back. They'll also pick up on the way you speak to people and act in different circumstances, so make sure you're behaving how you'd like them to.
■Don't expect your staff to do what you won't
■Have firm leadership qualities
Training and personal development
Investing in your staff is important, not only will it mean you're getting the best and most up to date in the business but they'll be grateful for being able to develop under your watchful eye. Make sure you fully research courses to send your staff on to get the full potential. It's also important to get feedback from staff on how they feel the courses benefitted them.
■Set aside money to spend on training courses
■Fully research courses
■Get feedback from staff
Communication
Communicating with your staff should be high on your list of priorities. Most staff like a visible boss - one they know they can go to with problems. It's important that you hold frequent job chats to make sure they're happy, getting on ok and aren't confused about anything. Aside from this, make sure you communicate with your staff on a daily basis. Saying good morning and good night are simple motivational tools but can make a world of difference.
■Have regular chats with your staff
■Communicate daily however insignificant
■Make yourself accessible
■Why is motivation is important
■Make people feel valued
■Lead by example
■Training and personal development
■Communication
Why is motivation important?
Motivation is important because even at the most basic level, it costs more to replace staff than to keep them. Staff liked to feel needed and respected and keeping them happy means they'll stay with you for much longer. Remind yourself that even in tough times; you need to keep motivating your staff high on your list of priorities.
■Make staff feel respected
■Check on your staff regularly
Make people feel valued
Hopefully your staff are performing well and helping drive your business forward. In that case, you should be letting them know how much you value them on a regular basis. Whether you tell them or buy them a slice of cake both work equally well. It shows you've thought of them and if you can afford to splash out on weekly drinks - then do so. If you're staff enjoy socialising with you as much as working with you, then you're doing something right.
■Incentivise your staff by with social events
■Let your staff know how much you value them
Lead by example
It's important that you lead by example when dealing with staff, if you expect to your team to stay late, then you should stay late too. Likewise, if you don't want staff rolling in at 11am on a Monday morning, then make sure you're at your desk bright and early. It's not just about working hours though, show you staff respect and you'll (hopefully) get it back. They'll also pick up on the way you speak to people and act in different circumstances, so make sure you're behaving how you'd like them to.
■Don't expect your staff to do what you won't
■Have firm leadership qualities
Training and personal development
Investing in your staff is important, not only will it mean you're getting the best and most up to date in the business but they'll be grateful for being able to develop under your watchful eye. Make sure you fully research courses to send your staff on to get the full potential. It's also important to get feedback from staff on how they feel the courses benefitted them.
■Set aside money to spend on training courses
■Fully research courses
■Get feedback from staff
Communication
Communicating with your staff should be high on your list of priorities. Most staff like a visible boss - one they know they can go to with problems. It's important that you hold frequent job chats to make sure they're happy, getting on ok and aren't confused about anything. Aside from this, make sure you communicate with your staff on a daily basis. Saying good morning and good night are simple motivational tools but can make a world of difference.
■Have regular chats with your staff
■Communicate daily however insignificant
■Make yourself accessible
Monday, 11 October 2010
Smile !
"Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day." H.Jackson Brown, Jr.
Positive Daily Affirmations For Relationships
1. I am a confident and positive person, and confident and positive persons gravitate toward me everyday.
2. I know who I obviously am and what I like in personal relationships.
3. I am attracting powerfully positive and healthy people into my life.
4. I am caring, smart, supportive, loyal, and fun to be with.
5. I feel completely at ease and comfortable with all types of people.
6. I am winning in all my relationships.
7. I am a positive and valuable contributor to my relationships.
8. I possess complete ability to articulate my thoughts and feelings to everyone, and I express myself wisely.
2. I know who I obviously am and what I like in personal relationships.
3. I am attracting powerfully positive and healthy people into my life.
4. I am caring, smart, supportive, loyal, and fun to be with.
5. I feel completely at ease and comfortable with all types of people.
6. I am winning in all my relationships.
7. I am a positive and valuable contributor to my relationships.
8. I possess complete ability to articulate my thoughts and feelings to everyone, and I express myself wisely.
Positive Daily Affirmations For Self Esteem
1. I am sure of my ability to do what is necessary to improve my life.
2. If I make mistakes, I am able to give myself the benefit of the doubt.
3. I feel basically worthy as a person.
4. I am able to take risks and try new things without fear.
5. I feel good about the way I do my job.
6. I feel about myself pretty much what others think of me.
7. I have compassion for myself and the way my life has developed.
8. I am deserving of all the good things in my life.
2. If I make mistakes, I am able to give myself the benefit of the doubt.
3. I feel basically worthy as a person.
4. I am able to take risks and try new things without fear.
5. I feel good about the way I do my job.
6. I feel about myself pretty much what others think of me.
7. I have compassion for myself and the way my life has developed.
8. I am deserving of all the good things in my life.
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