Getting motivated. motivating your employee is an essential part of coaching. Many times motivating by money alone is not enough. Employees prefer to have a great working environment and a good relationship with their manager. It is the manager's job to create this environment. Here is a helpful way to create the supportive and motivating environment your employees need to thrive.
The process is called the five B's. Now this process requires you to rethink the way you manage. If you find yourself challenged by this topic, seek out additional resources that will help you develop the skills and behaviors necessary to fostering motivating atmosphere. The five bs are the following. Be consistent in your coaching. Coach all of your employees do not reserve coaching for only your problem employees.
Be respectful with your employees. Being a manager does not give you the ability to insult or berate your employees. Be caring and watch your employees behavior for signs of personal issues. The goal is to guide them when they are experiencing problems both in and outside of work. Of course, you are not going to get personally involved, but you want to lend an empathetic ear and guide them to resources that may help them. Be flexible and find ways to reward your employees with non monetary items.
Perhaps some downtime away from their desk doing something else or cross training is a possibility. Be a cheerleader and celebrate even the smallest of successes. give recognition the way your employees prefer. Some may like public recognition while others prefer low key ones. Find out what your employees prefer and use it strategically. Taking the time to motivate your employee is a worthwhile investment.
Make sure you plan it and implement it without fail or else your coaching efforts will be in vain. Next, let us look at the importance of trust in the coaching environment.