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Thursday, December 25, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Help Employees Beat the Fear of Risk
Some people are frightened by risk. Perhaps they've been burned by mistakes in the past, or worry too much about disastrous consequences in the future. Help your employees overcome their fears with this advice:
1. Identify their fears. Talk to employees; find out what holds them back. You don't have to be a psychiartist - just ask why them seem reluctant to commit to tasks that involve risk. Then you can work together to overcome their aversion.
2. Focus on the present. Emphasize what needs to be done now - not what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow. People who are "in the moment" are less likely to be distriacted by fears and worries.
3. Lay out a plan. Let employees know what you're aiming for in the long term. Break your objectives down into smaller, indivudal goals so they're less intimidating. Concentrate on taking things step by step and not getting overwhelmed by the magnitude of your ultimate goal.
4. Reinforce their strengths. Employees may feel frightened by specific tasks because they're uncertain of their abilities. Observe your work force closely so you're certain of their strengths and talents. Praise what they do well and provide training to give them the knowledge and confidence to try new things.
5. Don't micromanage. You may think you're only giving encouragement, but breathing down a worker's neck is only going to increase the pressure. Know when to back away and let the employee work.
Source: "How to help employees become ricks takers," by Rosalyn Kulick, o the Achieve Solution Web site.
1. Identify their fears. Talk to employees; find out what holds them back. You don't have to be a psychiartist - just ask why them seem reluctant to commit to tasks that involve risk. Then you can work together to overcome their aversion.
2. Focus on the present. Emphasize what needs to be done now - not what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow. People who are "in the moment" are less likely to be distriacted by fears and worries.
3. Lay out a plan. Let employees know what you're aiming for in the long term. Break your objectives down into smaller, indivudal goals so they're less intimidating. Concentrate on taking things step by step and not getting overwhelmed by the magnitude of your ultimate goal.
4. Reinforce their strengths. Employees may feel frightened by specific tasks because they're uncertain of their abilities. Observe your work force closely so you're certain of their strengths and talents. Praise what they do well and provide training to give them the knowledge and confidence to try new things.
5. Don't micromanage. You may think you're only giving encouragement, but breathing down a worker's neck is only going to increase the pressure. Know when to back away and let the employee work.
Source: "How to help employees become ricks takers," by Rosalyn Kulick, o the Achieve Solution Web site.
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