17 Leadership Tips To Motivate Teams And Still Hold Them Accountable

 Due to the huge move towards remote work, the Covid-19 epidemic has forced senior corporate leaders to pay more attention to the demands of their employees. However, instances of offensive comments made by executive leaders have brought attention to how crucial it is to strike a balance between inspiring team members and keeping them accountable, as doing otherwise can have an adverse effect on internal operations and reputation.

 

The article shared 17 strategies that leaders can employ to promote a positive work environment while driving high performance, productivity, and engagement among their team members.

 

1.     Communicate Clearly with Employees

2.     Make Employees Feel Heard

3.     Set Measurable and Scalable KPIs

4.     Create Expectations Collaboratively

5.     Reflect Inwardly and Demonstrate Empathy

6.     Get Employees Excited About the Company’s Vision

7.     Practice Effective Change Management

8.     Believe That Empathy and Accountability Can Coexist

9.     Conduct Employee Surveys and Assessments

10.  Have Direct Conversations with Employees

11.  Take A More Full-Circle, Human-Centered Approach

12.  Don’t Try to Lead Through Intimidation and Fear

13.  Modify Remote Reporting Procedures

14.  Give Enough Autonomy, But Not Too Much

15.  Invite Employees to Manage the Company Together

16.  Serve As a Role Model and Empower Shared Ownership

17.  Connect With and Listen to Employees

 

These strategies emphasize clear communication, empathy, collaborative goal-setting, reflection, excitement about the company's vision, change management, belief in balancing empathy and accountability, employee feedback through surveys and assessments, direct conversations, a human-centered approach, avoiding intimidation and fear, modifying remote reporting procedures, providing autonomy, inviting employee involvement in management, serving as role models, and fostering connections and active listening with employees.

 

Leaders may foster a work climate where team members feel appreciated, heard, and inspired by putting these techniques into practice. They may promote responsibility through group goal setting, offer essential assistance through organizational upheavals, and create an environment of trust and empathy. High performance, productivity, and engagement are all a result of these efforts, which eventually benefit both the organization and its staff members.

 

Opinion:

 

The strategies outlined in the article are very important for success as a leader. Effective communication, empathy, collaboration, and autonomy are crucial in driving high performance and productivity in environmental initiatives. By involving employees in decision-making processes and setting measurable goals as a team, leaders promote a sense of ownership and motivation. Additionally, actively listening to team members, acknowledging their contributions, and providing support when needed create a positive work culture. When I was working in environmental projects, passion and purpose played a significant role because you are saving the environment. For that reason, it is essential to connect employees to the overarching mission and instill a sense of shared responsibility. By implementing these strategies, leaders can effectively motivate their teams while ensuring accountability and successfully achieving environmental goals.

 

 

Source:

 

Panel, E. (2023, June 21). 17 Leadership Tips To Motivate Teams And Still Hold Them Accountable. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/06/21/17-leadership-tips-to-motivate-teams-and-still-hold-them-accountable/?sh=24ca773b4e5f