by Kris Matz
Motivation tends to wane during tough times—how are your employees doing?
If you’re sensing lack-luster attitudes, now might be a good time to consider stretch goals to rev up the motivation. Stretch goals go beyond everyday performance and incremental improvement; they require challenge and creativity.
Assign stretch goals carefully. Consider each employee’s capabilities, interests and willingness to take on the risk to try something new. Let them take the lead role in the goal that you assign them.
The confidence you show in your employees’ capabilities are likely to inspire engagement and performance—they’ll feel valued. You’ll probably be pleasantly surprised by the results Who knows, given the opportunity maybe they’ll inspire you.
