{"id":713,"date":"2018-12-19T16:23:25","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T23:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rugstreet.com\/blog\/?p=713"},"modified":"2018-12-20T09:00:54","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T16:00:54","slug":"resolutions-in-the-workplace-how-to-do-it-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugstreet.com\/blog\/resolutions-in-the-workplace-how-to-do-it-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolutions in the Workplace- How to Do It Right"},"content":{"rendered":"

Establishing New Year\u2019s resolutions in the workplace is a great way for management to generate a team environment. Resolutions can increase productivity and generate a chain reaction of positive improvements in the office.<\/p>\n

But as a business manager, how do you create realistic, achievable resolutions that everyone will enjoy reaching together? Here are a few ideas to help you out.<\/p>\n

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Resolutions or Goals?<\/h3>\n

If you haven\u2019t heard the buzz about New Year\u2019s resolutions, let me gently lower the boom for you; only 8% of people<\/a> who set resolutions are able to stick to them the entire year. That means a whopping 92% of people aren\u2019t able to maintain their resolve.<\/p>\n

With statistics like this, it\u2019s understandable to feel defeated before you even implement your resolutions. This is why it\u2019s important to establish effective resolutions that will positively impact the entire workplace and not just individuals.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s first define the word resolution.<\/p>\n

Some people suggest treating your New Year\u2019s resolution like you would treat a goal. But that might not be the best formula if you\u2019re creating a resolution for a group.<\/p>\n

Goals often come with deadlines and definitive details. If you were to approach your team with a statement like, \u201cWe\u2019re aiming for a 5% increase in sales this quarter,\u201d that would be a goal. It\u2019s a clear and measurable objective with a fairly short deadline.<\/p>\n

Resolutions, on the other hand, are usually more subjective and more personal.<\/p>\n

For example, if you were to approach your team with this statement, \u201cLet\u2019s make the ordering process smoother,\u201d you have just offered them a resolution. It\u2019s a much more open concept and usually comes with a longer process than a definitive goal does.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re familiar with the concept of OKRs<\/a>, think of your resolution as the Objective and goals are more along the lines of the Key Results. These two concepts can of course go hand-in-hand. But keeping your resolution more of a quantitative statement, rather than a measurable goal, will provide more flexibility and a better chance of sustainability.<\/p>\n

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Implementing and Maintaining<\/h3>\n

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Once you have established your team\u2019s New Year\u2019s resolution, how do you squeeze yourselves into that elite 8% of people who see it through?<\/p>\n

Well, here\u2019s where establishing a system is going to be your saving grace. In order to create longevity, you must make the resolution a part of your team\u2019s daily routine. Put a simple system in place to help you manage your resolution.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s run with the idea of \u201cmaking the ordering process smoother.\u201d Say you have a team of four employees and they each play an integral role in your business\u2019s ordering process.<\/p>\n

Often times, one person is waiting on another to complete a task before they can move forward with their own. And occasionally people assume everyone is on schedule so they surge forward, unaware that there have been unexpected delays or changes.<\/p>\n

To make your resolution manageable, have each member of your team send daily morning updates to their teammates.<\/p>\n

Even if no progress has been made on the matter at hand, it\u2019s better to receive a note that simply reads, \u201cStill waiting on a reply from the distributor,\u201d than to feel left in the dark or to move forward without knowledge. And be sure that you are included in each chain of messages.<\/p>\n

This small, but impactful, gesture will soon become old hat and your team will be grateful for the shared information. They will likely have a stronger understanding of just how much they rely on each other to be communicative and diligent, which can in turn create a feeling of community.<\/p>\n

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Making the New Year Last All Year<\/h3>\n

As I mentioned before, resolutions are more of an open concept, rather than a specified goal. This makes them a much more beneficial objective. A goal, by definition is set up to end in only one of two ways: success or failure. If you aim for a 5% sales increase and achieve 4.9%, you have failed to reach your goal. Resolutions shouldn\u2019t carry this kind of stress.<\/p>\n

In the ordering process scenario, the resolution was open ended and moldable. There are many ways it could have been addressed. Keeping your team\u2019s resolution a light-weight concept will increase their chances of seeing it through to the end.<\/p>\n

Employee recognition<\/a> is another wonderful way to keep up the momentum!<\/p>\n

Most people pledge their New Year\u2019s resolution with a powerful sense of exuberance. Unfortunately, the enthusiasm often fizzles faster than their midnight bubbly. Keep the excitement flowing by continually celebrating your team\u2019s efforts and achievements.<\/p>\n

For example, the first time every member of your team remembers to send their daily memos for a full week, you can celebrate by buying coffee or movie tickets for everyone. You can also celebrate by doing something together. Plan a lunch outing or team bowling after work.<\/p>\n

Delivering occasional rewards, or even kind acknowledgements, will keep the excitement thriving amongst your team, and increase the likelihood of maintaining the resolution.<\/p>\n

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Resolutions Don\u2019t Have to Be Work Related to Improve the Workplace<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re not setting New Year\u2019s resolutions specifically for the workplace, you can still be encouraging and show support for your employees by helping with their personal resolutions<\/a>. Reach out to your employees individually and ask if they\u2019ve established a resolution for themselves and if there is any way you can help them stay on track.<\/p>\n

\"Encouragement\"For instance, one of the most common New Year\u2019s resolutions is to eat healthier. If some of the employees in your office have decided to do so, you can help by paying more attention to the type of foods that are brought into the workplace by management.<\/p>\n

If you provide vending machines with packaged snack food, consider putting a portion of the cost toward fresh fruit in the breakroom. Make sure to offer bottled or filtered water and low sugar drinks options to encourage your employees and keep their daily temptations at a minimum.<\/p>\n

Instead of having events catered by companies that deliver rich indulgences, find companies that offer lighter more nutritious options. Just as you would cater to employees who have food allergies, you can support your employees who have pledged to make heathier eating a daily part of their life.<\/p>\n

Maybe you won\u2019t be able to help every employee with their personal resolution, but simply offering your support can make a world of difference. Letting your employees know that they are seen, heard and supported will likely increase their desire to excel at their job.<\/p>\n

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Lasting Resolutions Create Lasting Positivity<\/h3>\n

The bottom line is that New Year\u2019s resolutions are tough to stick with. But they are usually made because some sort of positive change is needed.<\/p>\n

Applying resolutions or simply recognizing them in the workplace can strengthen a team atmosphere and form a more sincere bond between you and your employees.<\/p>\n

The most important thing to remember about resolutions, is that they can help generate and maintain an environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. And leaving out the \u201csuccess or failure\u201d dynamic will likely result in increased productivity and higher employee retention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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