1. 5 Minute Huddle:
Gather together to voice job expectations.
Example, the expectation may be to produce as much as you do in a 5 day work week.
Ask your team how you could meet the expectations as a team and guide them to setting their own goals.
Example, try asking “how can we do this?” and turn their feedback into goals.
Let them know what victory looks like and ask them to set a consequence.
Example: If we succeed, then (you fill in blank); if we fail, then ( they fill in blank)
Gather together to voice job expectations.
Example, the expectation may be to produce as much as you do in a 5 day work week.
Ask your team how you could meet the expectations as a team and guide them to setting their own goals.
Example, try asking “how can we do this?” and turn their feedback into goals.
Let them know what victory looks like and ask them to set a consequence.
Example: If we succeed, then (you fill in blank); if we fail, then ( they fill in blank)
2. Keep Score:
Verbally recognize the value of the team’s performance by measuring production and visually allowing them to see if they are falling behind, on tract or exceeding expectations. Try giving them an update at least 3 times a day (at the start, middle and end of the day).
Example: Wow, way to push through team, we’ve already accomplished (fill in the blank), only (fill in the blank) till we get (list reward).
Verbally recognize the value of the team’s performance by measuring production and visually allowing them to see if they are falling behind, on tract or exceeding expectations. Try giving them an update at least 3 times a day (at the start, middle and end of the day).
Example: Wow, way to push through team, we’ve already accomplished (fill in the blank), only (fill in the blank) till we get (list reward).
3. Blow the Whistle:
Remind your team not to cut corners or ignore safety rules and regulations just because speed is increased. If you see someone compromising their safety or the safety of others, speak up and remind the team that the unsafe practice will only slow the team down. Give examples of injuries that have occurred and get them to commit to creating a safe and comfortable working environment for themselves and their team. Remind them to take breaks and lunch when needed to avoid monotony and low energy levels.
Remind your team not to cut corners or ignore safety rules and regulations just because speed is increased. If you see someone compromising their safety or the safety of others, speak up and remind the team that the unsafe practice will only slow the team down. Give examples of injuries that have occurred and get them to commit to creating a safe and comfortable working environment for themselves and their team. Remind them to take breaks and lunch when needed to avoid monotony and low energy levels.
4. Deliver the Trophy:
Congratulate your team and stick to your commitments by delivering what you promised if the goals are met and do so in a timely manner (the sooner the better). If the reward is handed out instantly, employees will have an incentive to meeting goals the next time you have a short work week. If the reward is given out late, employees will lose interested and overlook the fact that the reward was part of the plan.
If the employees fail to meet the goal, stick to the consequence and hold the team accountable. You could always set new goals and a new deadline and aim for the prize all over again.
Congratulate your team and stick to your commitments by delivering what you promised if the goals are met and do so in a timely manner (the sooner the better). If the reward is handed out instantly, employees will have an incentive to meeting goals the next time you have a short work week. If the reward is given out late, employees will lose interested and overlook the fact that the reward was part of the plan.
If the employees fail to meet the goal, stick to the consequence and hold the team accountable. You could always set new goals and a new deadline and aim for the prize all over again.
Go!
