Strategies for a positive rentrée
The vacations are over, and the return to work is not always easy! The body comes with a different rhythm and has not yet adapted rigid schedules.
Although vacations were a time to rest and renew energy, it is normal that motivation is not yet at 100%.
There are even authors who speak of a post-holiday syndrome, such as Dr. Jeroen Nawijn, a psychologist at Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. His study indicates that people’s feeling of happiness during the vacations are related to the freedom of being able to do what they want.
How to plan the team reentry so that everything goes well?
For a positive reentry, one of the secrets is to keep motivation high, even if this requires taking some measures.
And these, though simple, can have quite an impact on your employees’ post-holiday motivation and team spirit.
This is the time to remember the goals achieved so far, keeping the focus on the positive and using constructive criticism for what went less well.
It is important to remember what is expected in the coming months, reinforcing that these are the last meters of a long race. So, you have to adjust your speed according to the goals you have set, if you have not yet reached them.
Positive communication – Be aware of yourself and others and the impact of your words and actions on others. Be more concerned about others, how your words or help can make a huge difference, both personally and in the team.
You can promote and motivate your team through small moments of relaxation and camaraderie. And show that you believe in these people, in their projects and make yourself available to help and give your contribution to overcome some difficulties.
Creative brainstorming – Being creative and using the knowledge you have of your team is the best way to increase motivation and productivity.
The exchange of ideas helps to find solutions, but it is equally important to listen and try to understand the reasons for the lower motivation, the individual and collective expectations, and even the proposals to solve procedures or situations that are not working.
The way you communicate is equally important: it must be clear, assertive, and adapted to each of the interlocutors.
A leader who can communicate can accurately outline a goal, and point the way to his team!
Cristina Ferreira da Costa
President & Founder
CDCConsulting Partners, LLC
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