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Posted on: Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 by James
“To get what you’ve never had, you must do what you’ve never done.”
~ author unknown ~
6 Tips to Motivate Employees to Change Old Habits
Changing old habits and forming new ones is an ongoing process that begins with exposure to, and assimilation of pertinent information. An individual uses information to create a perception of the relative costs and benefits of adopting a new behavior. If a new practice isn’t reinforced by an ongoing perception that benefits outweigh costs, the change will likely be temporary. It takes, time, patience, and persistence. Here are some ideas that have been used in other businesses to educate and motivate employee’s performance.
1. Creative Visual Images: In our information age where we are bombarded with all kinds of information, it is important to make your message stand out. The right visual impressions can actually be stronger than words.
2. Positive and Motivating Messages: Facts should be put in terms people can relate to and the message should be easy to understand. A startling fact can help motivate a person to seek change. Be sure to do it in a positive way, not a negative one.
3. Personal Communication: In addition to distributing or posting written educational materials, where feasible, present information person-to-person. It is more influential than written materials alone.
4. Incentives: There are lots of great ways to motivate employees through incentives. Consider creating a contest and award prizes or trophies. Financially reward employees for ideas that generate significant cost savings and increased production.
5. Involve Employees: Employee’s best know how operations work and are critical to the success of any program. Get their ideas and get them involved so feel like they are part of the decision.
6. Set a Good Example: To help make new practices mainstream be sure to practice what you preach. Remember employees have a tendency to do what we do, instead of what we say.
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