I'm the editor-in-chief of my school newspaper, and we've had some problems meeting deadlines in the past. What are some ways to motivate my staff and help them get their work done without creating a hostile environment?
2006-07-20 10:59:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
It is not always a feasible solution, but some sort of rewards system may help. People are motivated by prizes, and I have found this to be especially true of high school students. What about a gift certificate for the person who is most consistently on time with their articles? It wouldn't have to be much - something like a Blockbuster gift card for the cost of a movie.
(Yahoo! Answers understands the response that you'll get when people think they're earning things - our points system doesn't get you anything, but people compete for points! Try to find something like that.)
Good luck...
2006-07-20 11:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by CoMe 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow, I feel for you. What does your teacher (sponsor) say? Here's what I'd suggest:
1. Share the responsibility for leadership. Provide guidelines, but avoid total control.
2. Listen carefully to youth and try to understand their perspective.
3. Provide meaningful roles and assignments for each kid.
4. Share all work activities, even tedious ones.
5. Treat the people as equals and develop a partnership relationship.
6. Keep them informed about activities and progress, even when problems occur.
7. Be energetic and excited about the activities.
8. Have a positive, open attitude.
9. Make activities fun and challenging.
10. Be clear about levels of authority for the group and back their decisions when they fall within the agreed upon guidelines.
11. Serve as role models for the group, and be consistent and fair in your actions.
2006-07-20 11:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by chairman_of_the_bored_04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grant to do some thing exciting like a funky demo or blow off a rocket... nutrition is an incredible motivator too, extraordinarily for youngsters. possibly some style of prize. different than that, it is unquestionably self motivation and you will in straightforward terms do plenty as a instructor. the pupil has to choose it too. Making suggestions easier and greater exciting to appreciate additionally facilitates out plenty. solid success!
2016-10-08 03:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by alia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PRIZES or Special Rewards always work!
You could get EVERYONE in on it if you give a goal, and say that if EVERYONE has their work done, 3 times in a row, you'll have a pizza party or something. That way, everyone wants everyone to win!
2006-07-20 11:03:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Candy
2006-07-20 11:09:08 · answer #5 · answered by hannan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAKE IT FUN!!!!!AND PUT BREAKS BETWEEN THINGS DONT WORK THEM TO DEATH LOL.....DO IT AT YOUR LOCAL PIZZA PLACE OF HAVE THEM VOTE BUT PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN AND MAKE SURE THEY DO IT!!!!!CUZ YOUR THE BOSS
2006-07-20 11:04:59 · answer #6 · answered by ghettogal12k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋