A strong and close-knit team can do great things – even launching a rocket into space. For the company to work like clockwork, just monetary compensation is not enough; non-material methods of motivation are also needed.
Read more about how to increase staff motivation and their desire to work for the good of a common cause – in this post.
1. Working atmosphere
Even if you don’t have multi-million dollar budgets, make sure you care about the needs of your employees. There is nothing worse than a dark workspace without conveniences. Natural light, plants, coffee, and cookies are not expensive, but they will make the office more enjoyable.
Divide your office into multiple zones. Set aside a designated area for lounging and dining — even a small area with a couch, armchairs, and tables where employees can take a break and take a break from work tasks.
2. From each according to ability
Each of your employees has strengths that they can use to bring the most value to the common cause. For example, someone is an excellent organizer and a performer. Some work well with short-term projects, while others, on the contrary, like to play long-term. Your job as a leader is to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your colleagues and give them the tasks that best suit their skills.
3. Clear goals and objectives
To reduce the amount of stress for you, as a manager, and for employees, we advise you to use the program for managing projects and keeping a record of all current tasks in them. Write detailed terms of reference discuss emerging problems in the team so that everyone is aware of the project’s progress. The more transparent the work process, the better. Write a summary after each group meeting to avoid losing important insights.
4. Feedback
It is important for everyone, both for employees and for the manager. Arrange face-to-face meetings with each of your colleagues at least once every two weeks to discuss pressing issues, keep abreast of how the employee feels at work and in the team, what questions he has, and what comments you can give to improve his performance. Such meetings will help build better relationships with subordinates, which will positively affect teamwork.
Remember to ask employees to rate your performance to improve your management skills and group performance.
5. Team building
The joint pastime of employees undoubtedly leads to increased team motivation and improved relationships within the team. The type of activity depends on the size of the team, your budget, and the time of year. In winter you can go sledding or ice skating, and in summer you can have a picnic in the park and play frisbee. You can also buy board games for your office, such monopoly, to occasionally organize informal get-togethers after work.
