Times are tough and the economy refusal to perk up has not helped matter. As a result, many individuals are becoming more downcast about the current market trends and their roles within it. Chances are your employees are starting to feel the strain. The best way to overcome these negative perceptions is to practice positive management. Here are few tips to use:
BE POSITIVE – LEAD BY EXAMPLE. This can be done by demonstrating a good attitude that naturally accompanies a positive outlook. Therefore, your first and most important job is to ensure that you are genuinely optimistic. That way, you influence your employees to display right attitude.
PERMIT OTHERS TO DO THEIR JOBS. As a manager, you will do a better job motivating your team when you demonstrate confidence in their ability to do their jobs well. Thus you can best promote success by enabling your team to succeed. This means that rather than telling them how to do their job, you should ensure they have all the necessary tools and training available to excel.
PROVIDE VISION AND SUPPORT. Good managers inspire success with clear vision. It is your job to look at the future and envision positive changes within your practice. Once you have shared this vision, you need to provide your team with the necessary support to move forward.
ENSURE A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Facilitating a work environment in which people feel safe and comfortable can be inviting. Employees respect and appreciate managers who are serious about creating a positive work environment.
GIVE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT AND FEEDBACK. Nothing is more discouraging to an employee than lack of feedback. In order to better direct their efforts, they need to know whether or not they are satisfying your expectations. Be sure you always provide feedback first.
PRACTICE GOOD COMMUNICATION. Without good communication skills, you will find it difficult to lead your team anywhere, because without clear direction they won’t know where to go. You must clearly communicate your vision, your objectives and your expectations to your staff.
PROVIDE GROUP TRAINING. Group training is a great business investment. Not only will it improve your practice, but it will also motivate and inspire your employees while teaching valuable skills. By this, they will improve their skills in performing important responsibilities that will be of great benefit to the company profitability.
Good management is often more motivational than even the cheesiest quotes or promotional plaques. As you show genuine interest in your employees’ work experience at your organisation, you will find their loyalty, commitment and performance improve.
By Femi Adigun
COO/Team Leader
ClearEdge Professional Services Limited
Ampak Plaza, Plot 3 Otunba Jobi Fele Way
Central Business District, Alausa, P.O. Box 12594 Ikeja
Lagos. Cell: 234-8033462408, (0)8099925302
