“Put me in coach, you bet I’m ready to play!†Every coach loves that type of player attitude and mind set.
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Managers
and business owners also love to hear those words from their
associates. A “can-do†and “will-do†attitude is key to getting your
staff engaged and committed. How does one build such a workplace
esprit de corps? It is as simple as ABC.
Here are the ABC’s of securing associate commitment to the company’s
culture, mission and objectives, while strengthening them as a team
player.
A -Acknowledge: Always make the time to tell the staff how much you appreciate them and their contributions.
B -Benefits: Provide something that the competition doesn’t
(training and education, industry certification, flexible work
schedule, competitive wages).
C -Communicate: Share company objectives and plans. Aid staff in “buying in†and taking personal ownership.
D -Determine Hot Triggers: Identify those things that reenergize your staff. What gets their motor moving?
E -Encourage Risk Taking: Remind employees of all the chances other
coworkers took that failed. Show confidence in their judgment.
F -Forgive & Forget: Everyone makes mistakes. Live, learn and let go.
G -Guide: Help associates navigate through workplace challenges. Outline expectations.
H -Honesty: Being honorable is the best policy, even when the news is unpleasant. Honesty begets respect.
I -Incentives: Set up incentive programs that tie associate achievement to company success.
J -Job Descriptions: Update on regular basis to keep them current.
K -K.I.S.S.: Keep it so simple.
L -Listen Actively: Allow associates to share their opinions, concerns and opinions.
M -Mediocrity: Weed out workers who are inadequate, incompetent and unskilled.
N -Negotiable: Be willing to see things from different perspectives while being open minded.
O -Opportunity for Growth: Establish paths for associates to achieve their personal goals with the organization.
P -Pay: Good rule of thumb..Equal pay for equal work. Male or female.
Q -Quantum Leap: Establish a work environment that reinforces innovation and creative thinking.
R -Reward All Producers: Every contribution is valuable to the success of the company. Reward accordingly.