Employee Development Strategies
Focus on success
If your managers spend most of their time looking for failures,
they will find them and the work environment will reflect that.
Instead, develop an atmosphere of growth by emphasizing
employee successes and daily.
Be their inspiration
A great way for managers to inspire the people they supervise
is to keep them focused on what the results look like, and
celebrating when results are met. Rewards reinforce inspiring
behaviors.
Be open and sincere
It’s easy enough to tell an employee “Good job.” And
supervisors can double the impact by making their recognition
more public, such as at a meeting.
Another key: Personal recognition needs to be sincere.
Managers shouldn’t say it unless they mean it and be sure
to highlight the details that made the employee’s work
special.
4. Offer growth opportunities
This pays off in spades. By providing opportunities for
employees to attend classes and seminars — which is at the
core of employee development — they’ll grow their skill sets.
Along with boosting results, this sends a clear message that
managers truly believe their employees are worth the
investment.
5. Encourage feedback
Managers need to let staff know they want to hear their ideas
and encourage them to contribute on a regular basis. The
direct impact is that managers may wind up with some ideas
and solutions they wouldn’t have thought of otherwise.
Indirectly, employees will feel more valued and respected.