Objectives. In this workshop we will:

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1 Motivating & Engaging Teams! Headline-Style Title

2 Objectives In this workshop we will: 1. Explore employee engagement research and review how it can support a positive work culture; 2. Nurture opportunities for employees to develop in their careers; 3. Encourage leaders to build trust on teams; and 4. Complete a team effectiveness assessment to assist in building higher performing teams. 2

3 Building a positive work culture 3

4 4 Building a positive work culture - 64% of employees feeling like they don t have a strong work culture (Truthpath) Solution: Empower And Encourage The key is aligning people to the culture. You have to get people excited, proud and appreciative of the culture. Enlist them, empower them and encourage them. When they "own" it, the culture will thrive. - Unlimited Coaching Solutions, Inc.

5 5 Be Inclusive Communicate! Never Forget Your Purpose Best Practices Companies have vision statements, and goals make sure they are lived.

6 Employee Engagement Research You probably heard that a happy employee is a productive one who can boost the bottom line. How much? Here are some numbers: 33% higher profitability (Gallup) 43% more productivity (Hay Group) 300% more innovation (HBR) 66% decrease in sick leave (Forbes) % less burnout (HBR)

7 The Stats on Employee Engagement Of all the things we choose to do at work (other than work!), it s casually interacting with our colleagues that makes us happiest. London School of Economics

8 8 Providing opportunities for growth & career paths

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10 10 Career Growth These career development questions are designed to help you understand where your employees feel they are in their careers and where they d like to go in the future. They also offer opportunities for you to share your take on their strengths, successes and goals. 3. Which projects from the past year are you most proud of? 4. What are your most valuable talents and skills? This question lets you see how employees view themselves and their contributions, which may differ from what you assume.

11 11 Career Growth 1. What are your career goals for the next year or two? What about 10 years from now? This question lets you understand what your employees want for their career in specific short- and long-term time frames, and what they ve done or plan to do about those goals. 2. What are you already doing to reach those short- and long-term goals? This lets you see what the employees have done already that you might not be aware of, and also to see what they re planning to do, hoping to do and how you might help.

12 12 Providing opportunities for growth & career paths Allow employees to own their careers Celebrate career stories at your company

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14 Nurturing relationships built on trust 14

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16 16 Establish Trust The key is trust. Trust is the cornerstone of any culture that thrives. If you trust the leader to take you on a path they've committed to, it builds ownership and buy-in from employees. Everyone is holding themselves to a higher goal and not their agenda. -You: Loud & Clear

17 17 Ways Managers Can Establish A Trusting Relationship With Employees Ask Your Employees What's Most Important To Them Listen Effectively Avoid Surprises Offer Your Own Trust First Be Respectful Lead With Integrity Offer Your Own Trust First forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/04/28/12-waysmanagers-can-establish-a-trusting-relationship-with-employees

18 cc: Aaron Burden High Performing Team Assessment

19 19 High Performance Team Analysis: Action Plan 1. Where is the team strong today? Does the team know their strengths so they can continue to build on them? 2. Where do they need to get better (gap areas)? What is there awareness level of this gap?

20 20 Call to Action After reviewing the content we ve covered today: 1. What will you do differently? 2. When will you do it? 3. Who can be a support person for you? What additional resources will you need?

21 Lightening Round What is biggest takeaway? cc: Stuck in Customs

22 Sources forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/01/29/15-best-ways-tobuild-a-company-culture-that-thrives/ td.org/insights/the-11-habits-of-highly-effective-teams forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/04/28/12-ways-managerscan-establish-a-trusting-relationship-with-employees Images: pixabay 22

23 23 Further Resources Resources on motivation and engagement Pay or perks: What defines a 'best workplace' in 2018? The Orange County Register Jun 2018 What Makes a Great Place to Work? Here's What Thousands of Employees Had to Say Inc. Jun 2018 From Diversity To Inclusion: Three Strategies To Become An Employer Of Choice Forbes Mar 2018 The Eight Values Of An Employer Of Choice International Institute of Directors & Managers Jun 2018 Are You an Employer of Choice? The Balance Careers Mar 2018