Article: Your team will be inspired to help you accomplish your forward-looking goals if they're included in them. In meetings or in conversations, take some time to explain a long-term goal and how the present tasks can help you and your team accomplish that goal. It's easy to get lost in mundane day-to-day tasks, so carve out some time in your schedule to talk with your team about future goals. The best way to lead your team into the future is to connect with them about it in the present. Your team will feel valued if you recognize and praise their hard work or if they accomplish a major goal. The recognition could be a formal announcement or even an informal comment or gathering. Your team will respond to your appreciation and feel motivated to perform well. Consider an employee of the month award or a regular award that is meant to recognize a team member who has consistently performed well. Avoid publicly criticising your team. If you have a problem or an issue, keep the criticism contained to closed meetings or direct communications like email or phone. Establishing a work environment that inspires your team to enjoy their work can dramatically increase their performance. Provide a safe, anonymous system for your team members to report problems and respond to any problems with respect and compassion. Show your team that your work environment is built on trust. If you make a promise, keep it! The happier your team is, the more productive they'll be. A big factor in inspiring your team to perform is letting them know that they can speak up if they have an idea or if they find a problem. Whenever you hold meetings, make sure your team knows that you welcome feedback, even criticisms. It will make your team feel comfortable bringing issues to you and will make them perform better if they think it's safe to voice their opinion. In addition to making your team feel more comfortable, an open-door discussion policy can also lead to greater productivity because your team may come up with a better way of doing something. Increasing and promoting social interaction among the members of your team will make them feel more comfortable and inspire them to work harder together. If the members of your team are comfortable with each other, they'll share ideas, help each other out, and perform better. Try holding a lunch meeting at a restaurant. The change of scenery and the enticement of tasty food will make people feel more relaxed and happy. Organize events unrelated to work. Have a bowling night, a weekend picnic, or host a viewing party for a big sports game.
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Share your long-term vision with your team to inspire them. Give praise and recognition to your team when they succeed. Create a positive work environment. Allow people to give their input. Spend time together outside of work to connect your team.