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Motivating In Difficult Times
A pay freeze or even a pay cut is not unusual in tough economic times. Given this situation it might seem that it is impossible to motivate people. Yet study after study tells us that money alone is rarely a motivator in the long term. So what are the alternatives: Praise people regularly Say thank […]
Continue readingSetting Meaningful Goals
Much is written about the benefits of setting goals and how they can transform individual and organisational performance. While it is true that goals can make a real difference, they need to be meaningful. What do I mean when I say that they need to be meaningful? They need to focus on something that matters […]
Continue readingLeadership: Setting Clear Goals
Setting goals is easy, right? All you have to do is make sure they are SMART Specific Measurable Achievable Results orientated Time limited While SMART goals are an excellent start point, sometimes they are not just enough. The key to setting goals is to define the results once the goal is achieved. What will people […]
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