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Managers have many tools to motivate employees. Some examples are:
Setting realistic goals and celebrating the success of the individuals, teams, or departments when those goals are met or exceeded.
Recognizing birthdays and employees anniversary dates with the company.
Encouraging everyone to attend graduations.
Promoting a positive and supportive working environment.
Treating staff with respect.
Approving vacation requests whenever possible and on a timely manner.
I think that a positive environment is probably the biggest motivator for staff. It is a simple concept. Even during difficult times and difficult conversations - approach and outlook is everything. I also think that small things work - like a cup of coffee, Concorde values wrist bands - all of those things work.
Plus it is good to acknowledge success among the team, especially when individuals exceed their expectations.
Rob - It's great to hear about some benefits of the elimination of the safe harbors. I hope all schools get to see things such as the reduced division between departments.
Communication and positive recognition is very important in keeping good morale in the workplace.
I think managers should discuss reponsibilty instead of numbers, quota, budget. Good way to begin such discussions is by asking advisor reach their personal goal of helping others. Honestly, I hate to come in and do nothing for the whole day. Isn't that enough?
Many employees that are motivated by professional growth. They want to learn new skills that will help them advance to the next level.
Good instructors will want to go to graduation, they will share the challenges they had with a particular student, memories of success will bring tears. I am always totally exhilarated by Graduation... truly the "Kool Aid" of the job! I would love to bottle it and give it first termers.
Since the Safe Harbours have been eliminated, I have found less of division between, Education and Admissions. Rewarding an Admission Coordinator for bring in a student that can neither write or speak English just to up the "count", is unethical, gives the student a false vision of success and creates a Withdraw waiting to happen, out of pure frustration.
I believe the student that is motivated, committed and passionate about their career choice will ask the right questions and ultimately make the right decision.
Stacie - thanks for the suggestion to tie recognition into the current social media craze! It's interesting to see how schools are leveraging options such as Facebook and this is one I hadn't yet seen.
Acknowledging faculty and staff on your campus Facebook page is a great way to show appreciation. Both current and prospective students visit Facebook. It is a great reflection of the college, as well as its employees, and it provides a morale boost to employees who are acknowledged.
Staying connected to the fact what they do impacts the lives of others. You must also start with people that want to help others. The days of hiring folks interested only in making money are long gone...thankfully. We hire people that are competative by nature, they love to compete and they expect to win. We try hard to provide a fun, focused and productive working environment that allow reps to do what they are go at, and they recognize them for doing so! Celebrate success. We are using recongnion programs to recognize our most effective reps. Hope that helps.
It is important for the managers to display a positive and professional attitude wile interacting the faculty and staff.
Motivational Strategies, wow what a topic to discuss! My suggestion is quite naturally you would lead by example, however, acknowledging the little things I think are important. Bring solutions to everyone makes a well rounded team. It has been my experience that there are no one solution fit all, so when that extreme out of the ordinary situation occure an employee should feel obligated to not be the man with a secret so to speak.
The importance of education, what it means to a prospective student, if you are honest and accurate in your information you could make a difference, and lead by example.
I will adopt the 3 P's. This are very good qualities and "motivators" for employees to accumstomed too
This can be an effective method for motivating your employess. An added bonus is knowing your employees are they intriscally or exterinscally motivated.
Great idea! I think it is always important to make your employees and coworkers feel appreciated. I know that I am always willing to go the "extra mile" if I know that it has been noticed!