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Article Index
Motivating Employees
What is Motivation About?
No 'us and Them'
Agree Goals
Praise and Criticism
Handling Disagreements
Building Up New Skills
Pay As a Demotivator
Make the Work Interesting
When Times Are Difficult

Motivating Employees

3. Agree Goals

People will not be motivated if they do not know what is expected of them.

The objectives you identify for the company need to be turned into practical, achievable goals for the individuals working in it. If employees can see how their success contributes to the big picture, they will feel motivated and enjoy being part of the team.

3.1 Always agree realistic goals that directly benefit the business.

  • Ensure employees can influence the results they are being asked to achieve.
  • Agree targets against which both you and the employees can monitor performance.
  • Reward employees for achieving their goals - with money, praise or opportunities to run new projects.

3.2 Give everyone a chance at success.

  • If employees understand problems, they often come up with solutions themselves.
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