I seem to run into managers far too often who are quick to critique, but slow to praise. Meaningful, authentic positive re-enforcement is one of the most important things to have as a part of your company culture.
From a Sandglaz article from last fall:
What better pick-me-up is there than praise for your hard work? Praise can turn a bad day around. It can remind you that although you’re stressed and buried in piles of work, you’re doing a good job. That’s why team members, regardless of their positions, shouldn’t hesitate to praise each other.
Praise and positive feedback go hand in hand. They’re timely, specific comments about something a team member did well. Unlike feedback, praise doesn’t have to be constructive. It can simply be used as a motivational tool to boost performance. Praise is also based on personal judgement, whereas feedback should be factual and issue-focused.
These aspects of praise are well known. But here are some interesting, scientifically-backed tips on how to properly praise your teammates.
- Avoid the sandwich approach
- Praise teammates while they’re working toward a goal, not after they’ve achieved it
- Tailor praise to the teammate’s personality and experience level
Read the whole article:
http://blog.sandglaz.com/properly-praise-team-members/
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