Blog 16: Advisory Meeting #2

EQ:

How can an operations manager best motivate their employees to achieve a successful evaluation?

ANSWER #2

An operations manager can be motivate their employees to achieve a successful evaluation by being an effective communicator.

DETAIL 1

Communicating As a Manager

“Be a positive communicator.” A manager who can communicate with their employees in a positive manner tend to have teams that are positive and feel positive about their work. A positive communicator sets a positive tone, creates personal connections with employees, creates an atmosphere of open communication, and encourages people to be open and candid.

DETAIL 2

Why Is Effective Communication Important in Management?

A manager, which could be a manager in any field, understands that communication played an integral role in building alliances and productivity within the workplace.The ability to set a goal and provide direction promotes a collaborative atmosphere. Manager must clearly articulate strategies and plans; an operations manager should have a plan of action in this regard. Inability to properly articulate defeats the purpose of a “company vision”, which is the hope for a successful business.

DETAIL 3

Increasing Employee Productivity: The Strategic Role That HR Essentially Ignores

“Effective communications and feedback reduce errors and frustration.” A manager who doesn’t provide feedback severely hinders the success of their team as well as productivity. A manager should be able to identify the error made, assess it, and provide feedback for the employee. In this way, the employee can better avoid making the same mistake and promote productivity. Feedback mechanisms are an important component of effective communication.

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In conclusion, an operations manager should be an effective communicator in order to motivate their employees. Without positive communication a manager would be unable to build necessary connections with employees or create an atmosphere of open communication. Being a communicator helps to build teams and productivity; inability to articulate the “company vision” would become a defeated purpose should the manager be unable to clarify goals or ideas. Feedback mechanisms are a means of keeping employees in check and assessing errors. By spotting the problem sooner than later, the manager can better ensure that their employee doesn’t make the same mistake and improve efficiency.