What you can do:
- Work with your people to create a shared vision
- Take care of people's basic needs
- Consider the needs of each individual
- Show people the importance of their work
- Engage in dialogue and discussion, not coercion and manipulation
- Support and trust your people
- Allow for two-way communication
- Be the best role model you can
- Encourage and reward risk taking
- Eliminate bureaucracy, hierarchy, and class distinctions
- Provide autonomy over work processes
- Provide work environment that encourages collaboration and social interaction
- Provide opportunities for developing new skills
- Create a culture that fosters intrinsic motivation
- Set high standards; challenge people to achieve the vision
- Reward for performance, not goal attainment
- Provide accurate and timely feedback
- Reward fairly; create fair and just systems
- Believe in your people and communicate this belief to them
- Provide a physical environment that is pleasant
Remember: Utilize the wisdom of your people!
