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Developing Your Employees Video Series
Strategy #1
Not much of a surprise! When you invest in training and professional development for your people, it tells them that you value them.
Strategy #2
Ask about and support your employees’ career aspirations.
Strategy #3
As a leader, you are a role model. So set an example as a continuous learner.
Strategy #4
When you admit your mistakes, you show employees that vulnerability is a sign of strength, you create a learning environment.
Strategy #5
If your employees don’t know what your goals and intentions are for the long-term, then they will not be in any position to help you get there.
Strategy #6
If you want to grow and develop your staff, get them to train others.
Strategy #7
Advance employee development by asking more and answering less.
Strategy #8
Find opportunities to showcase your people’s strengths.
Strategy #9
Make it safe for your people to make mistakes.
Strategy #10
Five tips to offer specific constructive feedback so that your employees can grow and develop.
Strategy #11
Schedule regular one-on-one conversations with your staff.
Strategy #12
Jointly create a tailored plan for professional development and learning.
Strategy #13
Set up a formal mentoring program.
Strategy #14
Establish, monitor and publicize performance metrics.
Strategy #15
Set your people up to succeed by giving them the tools and resources they need.
Strategy #16
Implement a tuition reimbursement program.
Strategy #17
When you allow your people to struggle, you actually help them grow.
Strategy #18
Normalize failure and systematize how you learn from it.
Strategy #19
Increase employee engagement by celebrating and sharing small wins.
Strategy #20
“Learn at Lunch” sessions can be a great way to create a culture that values employee training.
Strategy #21
Strategy #22
Include your high-potential employees in your hiring efforts.
Strategy #23
Be deliberate about praising and acknowledging your staff for their good work.
Strategy #24
Strategy #25
Deliberately find ways so that your employees can interact and build relationships with your clients.