THE “MOTIVATING" SUPERVISOR'S CALENDAR
A sample calendar has been developed that provides you with a motivational prompt for each working day in a typical month. Try it with your team and individual team members. It works! Create a blank calendar for the next month and write down something to do each day which is motivating for your team or a team member. Develop a reputation in your organization as a first-line supervisor who gives high priority attention to creating a motivating environment for her or his team.
For Any Month 2016
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
2
Repeat a compliment you have received about someone else |
3
SHARE IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH SOMEONE |
4
Say: "YOU ARE RIGHT!" |
5
Find out what you can do to support your staff |
6
Recognize someone's good work |
9
UPDATE YOUR STAFF ON WHAT IS HAPPENING |
10
Schedule an evaluation of a staff member |
11
Give a tangible reward for a job well done |
12
Use an employee's name when talking |
13
Invite someone to join you for lunch (but be careful if superstitious) |
16
Accept someone else's opinion |
17
Give a staff member a challenging assignment |
18
Listen actively and with empathy |
19
Delegate responsibility to someone else |
20
Say: "I'M GLAD YOU ASKED ME THAT.” |
23
Schedule a training session -- which you lead personally |
24
Give the reasons for a decision you made |
25
ADMIT A MISTAKE |
26
SMILE, grin and look happy |
27
Write down someone else's opinions |
30
Tell someone why you like their work |
31
Take time to laugh or tell a story |