Michael
LeBeof describes the greatest management principle as: The things that get
rewarded get done.
He goes
on to describe 10 strategies for making this principle work:
1.
Reward solid
solutions instead of quick fixes.
2.
Reward risk-taking
instead of risk-avoiding.
3.
Reward applied
creativity instead of mindless conformity.
4.
Reward decisive
action instead of paralysis by analysis.
5.
Reward smart
work instead of busy work.
6.
Reward simplification
instead of needless complication.
7.
Reward quietly
effective behavior instead of squeaking joints.
8.
Reward quality
instead of fast work.
9.
Reward loyalty
instead of turnover.
10.Reward working together instead of working against.
In my workshop I ask leaders to write down the good behaviors that they want to see among their team
members. These behaviors, once noticed,
should be rewarded with praise. Good
behaviors can mean being punctual, offering help, and making suggestions, among
other behaviors.
The idea is to catch your associates doing what
is right and when they get appreciated or affirmed, they will repeat the good
behavior.
