10 Ways to Motivate Employees During Lean Times

This Managment Note presents research and arguments to support the following 10 suggestions for keeping employees motivated during lean times.

1. Leadership must exude credible confidence.
2. Acknowledge challenges with respect and self-assurance.
3. Train or replace weak or ineffective leaders.
4. Replace or reposition employees who are weak or ineffective at their job.
5. Don't throw money at fear.
6. Abstain from Title Inflation.
7. Keep people busy with meaningful work.
8. Solicit input from employees.
9. Don't count pencils to save money.
10. Recognize and affirm progress.

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