Six Management Tips for Trying Economic Times Part 2

Written by Molly Luffy


Okay guys - have you done your homework? Have you been implementingrepparttar steps that we've been discussing overrepparttar 105503 last couple of issues?

Well, maybe you're not completely there yet, but I'm sure you are on your way. Don't forget to write me if you have any questions. Just for fun, let's make sure we're clear withrepparttar 105504 tips - how about a super-quick review?

Tip 1 - Get your attitude in check Tip 2 - Address your employees' attitude issues (fun, huh?) Tip 3 - Keeprepparttar 105505 lines of communication with staff as open as possible Tip 4 - Re-assess and re-prioritize projects Tip 5 - Meet or beat deadlines

Alrighty - so now we're up to number six. You ready?? It's REWARD employees for their hard work!!!

Yay - reward employees - that's a fun one!!! You'll get to make people feel good and make them feel appreciated and spend a little more time with your employees and maybe even get to spend a little money on rewards...wait a minute. I can feelrepparttar 105506 vibes out there - do I detect a little resistance?

Well, if you are somewhat uncomfortable with this concept - don't worry. You are not alone. In fact many, many managers far and wide have a tough time with this whole praise and reward deal. Why? Well, I have my theories (shocking, huh?) but I won't bore you withrepparttar 105507 details (another shock!). Let's just tacklerepparttar 105508 issue of why it's so important and how to go about it and that may help you feel a little bit more at ease with actually doing it. Praising and rewarding that is.

Okay - so here'srepparttar 105509 deal. Have you heard that old saying about how money isn'trepparttar 105510 biggest motivator in employee performance? Well, I certainly don't have scientific proof of that, but in my experience it seems to berepparttar 105511 truth. So if that's notrepparttar 105512 biggest performance motivator - what is? Can you guess?

Six Management Tips for Trying Economic Times Part 1

Written by Molly Luffy


(Part 1 of a three part series, today's tips 1 - 3)

If you are like most managers I know, you are constantly being asked to do more work with less resources. Andrepparttar same is true for your employees. This combined with layoffs, financial struggle and media stories of corporate corruption leaves many employees feeling more fearful for their jobs, more stressed out and more over-worked than ever before!!

As a manager, it’s up to you to keep your staff productive and motivated. This is a tough job at any time, but especially now. So you’ll need to spend extra time strategizing as to how you can accomplish your departmental goals with a stressed-out, over-worked staff.

The first thing you'll need to focus on is keeping your own attitude in check. It can be really easy to get discouraged when you are so busy and see no end in sight. But now, more than ever, it’s up to you to be a good example for your employees.

Despite what you may think, your employees are looking to you for guidance and they are definitely paying attention to how you are handling things. Expressing an attitude that’s less than positive has a trickle down affect on your employees. Many employees figure that if you have a bad attitude, why shouldn’t they? So take great strides to put on a happy face and show your employees that you've got things under control and are handling things just fine. Without being nauseating about it, please.

Demonstrating a good attitude has another great benefit. It helps you stand out fromrepparttar 105502 crowd. It’s duringrepparttar 105503 darkest days that stars shinerepparttar 105504 brightest, so try to be a star. Consider this time as an opportunity for you to show your superiors just how competent you really are. Rise aboverepparttar 105505 negativity and uncertainty to do a stellar job and try to act like you're enjoying yourself. You will be rewarded for it!!

Now that your attitude is in good shape, you’ll want to addressrepparttar 105506 attitude of your employees. This is notrepparttar 105507 time to let employee negativity slide. Yes, employees are worried, but that doesn’t give themrepparttar 105508 right to mouth off and create trouble. Offer your employees opportunities to communicate with you on a regular basis. Allow them to ask questions and voice their concerns. But don’t allow them to spend precious work hours complaining to co-workers and stirring up further unrest. If you become aware of such activity, do what Barney Fife says -“Nip it, nip it, nip it!”

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