Employee Motivation Checklist - Ten Measures of Success

In the form of a simple easy to use checklist, you can10
score how well you are doing out of 10. Better still, ask2. I have a natural interest in people /10
them. It's like what they describe as a mini-360o, where3. I say 'Thank You' and give praise regularly /10
your people get the chance to give you feedback.4. I give credit where it is due /10
Only here it is a lot easier and far far cheaper! But5. I treat everyone equally and fairly /10
then it's how you handle the results of feedback that6. I always keep the promises I make - or I don't make
counts the most.them /10
Scoring gives you focus and a better way of moving7. I delegate responsibility wherever I can, with
forward than some nebulous measure like 'Good' orguidance /10
even 'Excellent'. And that measuring is what can and8. My people know exactly what is expected of them
will prompt you to make the effort to move up a notch10
or two. Your own 'motivation' will require you to have9. Challenge is a part of the way we work /10
the same conditions delivered well by your boss, so10. I coach, support and guide my people to their
there is the opportunity to give upwards feedbacksuccess /10
yourself too.Averaged out, your total score out of ten is /10. So,
That is such a powerful thing for you to do. Feedbackwhich one's are those that you can make steps
in this way is a high level of intimacy in a businessforwards in quickly - what moves your score in the
relationship - if you take it up.ten areas above, up two or preferably three points?
So, have fun and use this checklist to see if you areAgain, talk with your people - get them to help you!
doing all you can to 'Motivate' the people in yourAnd, having achieved this, you will find a few more tips
business.to follow - the 'Advanced Level' - in a couple of
weeks!
1. I have easy, regular conversations with my people