Motivated staff need to buy into company’s vision

A quick excerpt from last night’s paper

I’m passionate about my business but find it hard to get my staff enthused to the same level. What can I do to make my staff engage more with their work?

If staff aren’t buying into the vision they may not understand it or how their input contributes. Communication is the start. Open up to the team, engage them in the journey and the end point you see for the business. Brainstorm the challenges facing the business.

A system that rewards staff and is clearly tied to the success of the business could be worthwhile. It doesn’t have to be expensive. You need these people on your side. To do that they need to feel valued, listened to, responsible and an integral part of the success of the company.

Go to YouTube and watch RSA Animate – Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us. You can improve the motivation of staff, but they will never share your commitment; remember the roles in “bacon and eggs” – the pigs are committed, the chickens are involved.