What are the symptoms of a motivated workforce?

Answer 1

In a competitive world with the need for businesses to be more streamlined and productive a company can often find itself with a workforce working under pressure resulting in low moral and high staff turnover. The benefits of a company having a highly motivated workforce can be considerable and the two goals of having a workforce that is both motivated and productive should not be regarded as being mutually exclusive to one another.

Business people often make the mistake of thinking that there is a magic, one-mould-fits-all motivational formula. If only it were that simple ­ we aren’t all motivated by more money, or indeed the desire to follow the process correctly that epitomises many accountants.



"3 Secrets to a Motivated Workforce"



In order to have your people come into the office with direction and focus, you must help them to develop goals. They are one of the most important factors to an employee's success, which in turn brings you and the company success.
STAGE 1: THE PLAN

I know what you're thinking, 'Not another meeting!' Although they are overused and at times ineffective, your goal planning session will prove to be time well spent. Gather your group together and give each individual a sheet of paper and a pen

The first thing you must do is to get the main problem out there in the open. It may be a sales slump, a quality issue, or a lack of productivity. Whatever it is, make sure they understand what they are there for.

Once the main goal is established, it's time to brainstorm. Many meetings have been held with one or two vocal people running the entire thing, while the others sit and listen. To ensure that everyone gets their ideas heard, try the 'Round Robin' technique.

This is simply taking turned going around the table to hear each employees ideas on the subject at hand. As each one gives their opinions, you write it on a main paper or chalkboard for everyone to see. At this stage, no one should argue a point or idea, anything goes.

STAGE 2: EDIT

After a while of this brainstorming technique, you should have quite a few ideas. Too many, in fact. It's now time to dissect the list and grab the golden nuggets. Each idea should be discussed and then kept or discarded.

Again, you could make use of the 'Round Robin' technique to make sure everyone gets a chance to be heard. Some of the best ideas will come from your quietest people.

STAGE 3: CHOOSE A PATH

When you have discussed the strong and weak points of each item, choose three or less to look into further. You can assign an item to a sub-group, or to the group as a whole.

The sub-group or main group should then create a detailed plan of action for the chosen goal. This must be specific, time sensitive, and achievable. As work is being accomplished, have the groups check in with you, on a set schedule, to report progress, obstacles, or suggestions for improvement.

Without goals in your organization, you will have a very difficult time getting to where you want to be. Use the steps above, make goals part of your daily vocabulary, and enjoy the success and wealth they bring!

Answer 2

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