Do You Have the Right Instincts?
From the Eye on the Workforce Blog
by Joe Wynne
Workforce management is a key part of project success, but project managers often find it difficult to get trustworthy information on what really works. From interpersonal interactions to big workforce issues we'll look the latest research and proven techniques to find the most effective solutions for your projects.
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OK now, show that you have the correct instincts to choose the behavior below which is the least likely to motivate “prima donnas,” the toughest of workers to manage.
- Give them a lot of attention
- Feed them resources they need
- Maintain your role as decision-maker with constant input from team
- Know their jobs as well as your own
- Identify individual motivations
Really, choose an item from the list, which is based on details from the article listed in the previous post.
The tactic which is least likely to motivate high-performers is c. Instead, let them make decisions while you act as a calming, low-key leader. Think about your recent history. Have you been a calming influence for your best workers?
Posted on: October 26, 2007 03:09 PM |
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