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One of the most common questions we receive is: “How do you keep the concept of communicating appreciation going in the workplace?” We have found the following action steps to be\u00a0extremely helpful in helping appreciation and encouragement become part of a workplace culture<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\"15654933_l\"Start your staff meetings with reports of examples of appreciation & encouragement being given.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Reinforce the importance of appreciation by starting<\/u> meetings with\u00a0team members sharing examples of receiving appreciation or observing someone else encouraging a colleague.\u00a0 (If you wait until the end of the meeting, you’re at risk of “running out of time.”)\u00a0 At the beginning, share an example yourself or ask a colleague to be prepared to share a story.\u00a0 Then, when you consistently ask for examples,\u00a0people will realize this isn’t just a passing fad.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Remind team members that “Speed & Specifics” make communicating appreciation work well.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong> Giving quick (at least, timely) feedback on actions observed will create the most impact. Additionally, be sure and provide specifics about the behavior and why that behavior is important<\/u> — to you, to your team or organization, or to your customer\/clientele.\u00a0 Often, employees don’t fully understand how their behavior influences others and impacts the organization.<\/p>\n

In long distance<\/a> work relationships, be “Proactive, Personal & Prioritize.”\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>When team members don’t work in the same physical location, you don’t have those spontaneous interactions that occur in the break room, hallway, parking lot or elevator.\u00a0 As a result you have to be proactive<\/em><\/strong> and plan casual interactions — to call and “check in” with your colleagues.\u00a0 Also, be personal.\u00a0 Don’t always talk about work.\u00a0 Occasionally, set up a time just to “chat” and see what is going on their life, or with their family.\u00a0 What did they do this past weekend?\u00a0 How are their kids doing? What activities are their kids involved in?\u00a0 The work relationship can be sterile and utilitarian if you only talk about work issues. Finally, many times you have to prioritize<\/em><\/strong> if you have a lot of team members who work at a distance.\u00a0 Call, email, text or video conference with those individuals who may be discouraged.<\/p>\n

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