LEADERSHIP – MORALE (CONFIDENCE, SELF ESTEEM, ETC) STRATEGIES Morale is an individual’s mental and emotional state. It determines the attitude of an individual towards himself, his fellow beings, his leader, the state / organization, and other aspects which is important to him. It conditions his willingness to engage in the task assigned whole heartedly. Morale is closely related to the satisfying of people’s basic human needs. High Morale is a Positive State of Mind which gives the people / staff a feeling of Confidence and Well being that enables him / her to face hardships, etc. with Courage, Endurance, and Determination. Any Manager or Leader should always be concerned with the Morale of the People under him / her. Without Positive Morale there is No motivation for people to succeed, there is no initiative to be productive or creative and there is apathy toward the future of the organization. Creating positive morale is a matter of understanding what people / employees need to keep them happy, and then finding the balance between that and organizational success. Strategies to Uplift Morale: 1. Stability ~ Job stability is a strong positive motivator 2. Trust and Delegation of Responsibility to People / Staff as per their Skill, Knowledge and Experience 3. Motivation Essentials: a. Your Timely Arrival at Work Site or Engagement Sets the Tone for the day b. Use simple, common and powerful words to motivate people / staff c. Clear Objectives / Aims i.e. Make Sure People Know What You Expect d. Provide Regular Feedback for People / Staff e. People Need Positive and Not So Positive Consequences f. Discipline g. Continue Learning and Trying Out New Ideas h. Focus on the Development of People i. Share the Goals and the Context: Communicate j. Inspiration Steps to Develop and Improve the State of Morale in Country, Organization or Department: a. Inculcate Belief and Faith in the Righteousness of the Cause and Mission b. Instill in the People / Staff Confidence in themselves, their Leaders, their equipment, skill, knowledge and experience c. Assist in Job Satisfaction by carefully considering Job Assignments d. Establish an Effective Relief Measures as well as Awards Programs e. The People should be made to feel that they are Essential, Important and an Indispensable Part of the State / Organization. f. Transparency and Merits in all affairs g. Proper and Effective Use of Resources People / Employee happiness affects the Productivity, Loyalty and Bottom Line of your business. The Top Leaders / Management should be conscious of keeping their people / staff / workers satisfied, because their leadership has great impact on morale. Effective Leaders who challenge, motivate, empathize and appreciate their staff will have positive results. Ineffective Leaders / Managers, on the other hand, create sullen, dissatisfied, confused and apathetic people, staff or workers.
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