Employees don't need anything expensive or flashy to feel satisfied and provide good performance. Therefore, Instead of coming up with non-traditional ways of employee motivation, managers should consider whether they are not forgetting about the very basics. that means to communicate openly and not to think that employees know how to read your mind automatically. If you fall short in the following areas, it is high time to do something about it.
Ability to admit a mistake
When a manager makes a mistake, his subordinates know it and nothing will change it even when he will try to hide it. Learn to admit your mistakes and you'll get more respect.
Expressing thanks
Managers should thank frequently and specifically. One of the most motivating phrases they can use is, "I'm glad you're in my team."
Explaining goals
Managers should explain the wider context of their work to their teams in relation to company-wide goals. The employees should know why they do what they do.
Trust
Managers should tell their people that they believe in them and that they are glad that they can rely on them. It sounds simple, but it is being forgotten very often.
Interest in others' opinion
Follow the rule that everyone can contribute with something. Actively ask your people for feedback and give them space to express themselves.
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