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  Remote working is the new normal   and when employees work remotely it’s more important than ever to provide them with effective feedback. Sometimes remote employees feel underappreciated and overlooked which damages their motivation to work hard. Many remote workers who are good performers either become disengaged or look for alternate opportunities because they do not get enough visibility. Also, the feeling of  “out of sight, out of mind” among the remote employees leads to isolation and loneliness. To keep the virtual teams productive, as a manager, it’s important to stay connected with every team member, understand their needs and guide them the right way to help them align with the organizational goals. However, interactions are limited when teams work remotely and it’s often challenging for managers to provide effective feedback which clarifies expectations, builds confidence and encourages employees to perform better by learning from their mistakes. Here are som...

Accountability is one of the most important traits of high performing teams. It has a direct impact on productivity and engagement and, consequently, results. It is also linked to increased commitment to work and employee morale. Accountability is about taking responsibility for an outcome and not just the task. It’s about following through and delivering what you committed. Accountability is important at every level of the organization and when every member of the team demonstrates accountability, it leads to strong and cohesive teams, where people trust each other and work together to reach a common goal. However, many organizations lack this significant trait among their teams and fostering accountability isn’t always an easy thing to do. Often, when employees aren’t accountable, the managers hesitate to call them out to avoid harming the work relationships or, worse, demoralizing them. Also, many managers micromanage or spill out their frustrations in the name of holding people...

     Effective Feedback Employees always expect feedback for their performances and as a manager or leader it’s your responsibility to provide them with effective feedback. Be it an individual employee or a team, feedback plays a crucial role in  motivating and engaging your workforce . Letting your employees know how well they are doing or where they need improvement can go a long way in building an efficient workforce. However, feedbacks can sometimes have negative impact and not all managers know the technique of providing effective feedback that can truly help employees develop. Here are some important tips to make your feedback effective.  1.  Be Specific and On Purpose Focus on specific issues and points while giving feedback and avoid being generic. Also provide actionable and meaningful suggestions. Be honest about your opinions without worrying about the response. Also, your feedback should be timely. You won’t be able to drive improvem...

OVERVIEW In this performance management training for managers , Tonia Morris prepares managers & supervisors for this difficult, yet very important job- performance feedback.  In today’s workplace employee feedback is very important so that the employees feel valued and can contribute to the performance process. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND In today’s workforce performance feedback is ESSENTIAL as a tool for retention.  In a survey conducted by Pew, many employees who left their employers indicated one of the main reasons for leaving was not receiving feedback. AREAS COVERED Participants will walk away understanding the following: How to develop rapport with employees How to provide effective feedback How to provide a collaborative environment How to encourage employee to self-evaluate How to anticipate & manage employee defensiveness, anger and or other emotions LEARNING OBJECTIVES Participants will learn the importan...