Build An Engaged Team!

      If asked, we'd all agree that we want to manage an enthusiastic and engaged team! That's a tall order to fill, but it isn't impossible. Here are a couple of quick-fire ideas to get started towards fostering engagement:

       Try to identify one learning opportunity for each of your staff.
       This doean't mean that everyone has to attend an expen$ive conference. How about cross-training, one additional departmental responsibility, or a self-study project? A primary characteristic of engaged employees is the feeling of being challenged.

        Offer 5 times more praise than correction.
        Admittedly, this can be a challenge when considering a low achieving performer. Try to take note of any incremental progress, demonstration of positive behaviors or even a wonderful sense of humor that enables his/her peers to have a few minutes of stress relief!

         What ideas do YOU use to foster engagement?