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Motivating Staff Members Using Everyday Symbols

by Diane Durante · March 1, 2008 - page(s): 33-35
Looking for a unique, inexpensive way to make your staff meetings lighthearted and productive? Consider using simple everyday symbols to motivate and inspire your employees. Research demonstrates that when you make even small changes in the workplace environment — the Hawthorne Effect — big changes may appear as well. Why not try these motivational techniques? You will be pleased with the insights gained for organizational success.

Once the meeting is ready to begin, hand everyone three common objects: a penny, an elastic band, and a pencil with an eraser. Let them know they’ll be having fun with these items by brainstorming their significance in day-to-day life, particularly relative to their job. Once you’ve begun this brainstorming process, you will be amazed at the possibilities these everyday symbols generate and how they will help to uncover and resolve the issues your organization most needs to address. Applaud employees as they share ideas and insights. Then build upon their ideas by reinforcing effective positive approaches to workplace success.

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