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| February 2012
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"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."
~ Thomas Edison
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Greetings!
Goals are very important in everyone's life and goal setting is equally important to helping us achieve our hopes and dreams. The most important aspect of goal setting is to make sure that the plan is a realistic one. Employee motivation along with realistic and well planned goals are your key to success. Try motivating your employees this month and see how much results improve in your business. Thank you,
Teresa Oelze
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Setting Clear Objectives
 To achieve a goal, there is a process that you should implement. This process is to streamline and analyze your objectives. Begin at the very beginning at the smallest, specific part. These are the most important steps to take to meet the guidelines. An objective is a way of knowing what action or plan is to be taken and identifying the expected results. This plan provides a set of directions so that making the decision will not be as complicated as when the goal is just being considered.
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The Great M's of Success
 Those who have studied successful leaders over the last 300 years or more have found certain traits successful leaders had in common that accounted to their achievements.
These success techniques not only helped them forward but also sustained them even in times of depression, recession, or other personal disasters.
The Great M's of Success in business and life are Mentoring, Masterminding, Marketing, and Motivation.
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The Top Ten Ways to Motivate Employees
 Bonuses and rewards make decent motivational tools, but their effects can be short-term. The best way to motivate employees, especially over the long haul, is by creating an environment they enjoy working in.
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Setting Clear Objectives
Peter Drucker documented a book published in 1954 entitled Practiced Management where in MBO, which stands for "Management by Objectives," was introduced. This is a program that consists of simple, but very useful processes in order to meet commitments in an organization. Never worry, as this is also applicable to personal plans.
MBO consists of five steps:
- It should be SPECIFIC. It is better to accomplish one goal at a time rather than thinking of several different plans at one time. A single objective cannot be derived if there are two or more results expected. What's important is that there is a need to clarify what is to be achieved and should have your full attention. This must be taken as seriously as possible.
- It should be MEASURABLE. A lot of things that are not tangible are hard to measure, and there are things that are really measurable for the mere fact that it includes numbers or ratings. Take the service crews for example, it is hard to measure how the service was delivered, but if the number of complaints is counted then there is a specific number that can be used to rate the effectiveness of the service.
 In offices, the number of tasks or assignments that were accomplished is used as basis for the measurement. Cooperation, though a very vague word, can also be measured by means of getting a subordinate and peer survey. How fast or delayed assistance was provided to a certain individual is enough to provide information on how situations can be measured. Try not to use general terms when making an objective statement. It should be something clear and specific like: to write, to recite, to perform, to fix, to process, to designate, to purchase, to choose, to reprogram, etc.
- It should be ATTAINABLE. The resources available give information on how an objective can be attained. This must be something that is derived from fact and very realistic. It could be that a certain objective is indeed realistic, but the time frame to reap the result may not be. It is better to say objectives that can be factual for this promotes motivation rather than an objective taken from belief as this may cause unexpected failure and feeling of discouragement.
- It should be RESULT-ORIENTED. An objective should be stated clearly so that the expectation is clear. Focus on the end result, as this will be the guide whether or not the objective to reach the goal is effective and meaningful. Is this objective going to help an individual grow or succeed? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Once the success has been attained, and all the plans were completed, then it is a success.
- It should be TIME BOUND. There should be a limit to all the things that need to be accomplished. This matters since the root of any plan can be traceable. This will also tell if the objective is effective enough not to cause any delay. There will also be more of a sense of fulfillment once a goal is attained with the objectives set earlier than a deadline.
To sum it all up, develop an objective that is easily measured, can be attained, with a limited time. This will help in determining if the objective is realistic enough, meaningful, and proven to be worthwhile to everyone involved. A chart or journal can be kept to keep track of any opportunities and strengths that were met along the way. This will also indicate the time that was consumed and the length of the objective developed. A successful objective helps motivate the individual or the group involved toward greater achievements.
Contact us to learn more about "Management by Objectives" and how to apply them to your business.
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The Great M's of Success
Mentoring
It's been repeated over and over again, "Get yourself a mentor." Get help, advice, and guidance from someone who has already been there and made it. A mentor can save you years to a lifetime of mistakes. They can excel you forward in ways you never could on your own. You'll have a much greater ability to achieve your goals because you will have a blueprint to guide your way.
Surprisingly, many people if not most will go to a friend or relative for advice. They could possibly be people who have never succeeded and have no ambition to go anywhere, and then these same people are surprised when they too don't succeed or even get very far. Then they look for excuses and reasons outside themselves for the failures, such as recession, location, or even competition muscling in.
Masterminding
Accomplished people also belonged to a mastermind group. They are people like you, entrepreneurs working towards a better life.
The collective power of the group brings increased knowledge that can help you resolve challenges that you may have. They also keep you motivated and accountable. The power or synergy of the mastermind group has shown over and over its ability to help people overcome any problems.
 Each week, each person in the group states what they have accomplished, what they are doing next, and asks for assistance with any matters. The group as a whole then works together to come up with solutions. Discover just how powerful this is in moving you forward and achieving your desires. It also gives you the very important ability to give back to the group by helping them.
A small sample of people who are or were in masterminds are: Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Napoleon Hill, Andrew Carnegie, Tony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfield, Joe Vitale, Joel Christopher, and so many more.
Marketing
The third M is marketing. No matter what your business is, if you don't market yourself or your business, you won't get very far. You can't expect to hide under a blanket in the corner and hope that someone finds you.
Marketing is more than just advertising. It's understanding your target market, knowing how to promote to them, and the benefits that your product or service will provide them. Without this knowledge, you will either not attract anyone or you can waste a lot of money with zero results.
It pays to find people who understand this and can help guide you. They can help you define your niche' and explain copywriting and the magic of words. They can show you the difference between features and benefits and why they are so important. And they can teach you how to test everything for positive and increased results.
Motivation
Finally, the fourth is motivation. Motivation is the juice that keeps you going, that allows ideas to progress and persevere when times are tough. No matter how great your product or service is, if you don't stay motivated, you probably won't last through the hard times.
There are many ways to help you stay motivated. One is to be around others that are also moving forward. A second is to write down, why you are doing this. Get as specific and detailed as possible. Then post it in front of your computer or where ever you work the most. Look at it often to remind your self why and let your motivation soar.
Grasp on the marvelous M's and jumpstart your own goals, dreams, and desires.
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The Top Ten Ways to Motivate Employees
- Provide employees with the right work assignments and they will consistently produce.
They are self-motivated if the job is challenging enough. Provide a mixture of assignments and responsibilities.
 Energize employees.
Give them the opportunity to make decisions and direct projects.
- Implement teamwork into your organization and department.
Employees working closely together toward a common goal will work harder to achieve their objectives.
- Provide the opportunity for flexible work schedules.
Pull back from your reliance on the time clock and concentrate on actual performance instead of just presence in the office. As employees juggle more and more personal and professional requirements, their need for flexible work schedules grows.
- Share information.
Keep employees up to date on new developments and initiatives in the organization. Show them how their work affects the company's success.
- Provide recognition.
Employees need recognition and praise. Give ample feedback and public recognition whenever possible.
- Provide the safety and security that employees need.
Employees crave job security, a steady income, health insurance, and a hazard-free work environment. Salary and fringe benefits are very important to them.
- Act as a coach to your staff and encourage your managerial colleagues to do the same.
Create opportunities for senior managers to work closely with employees eager to learn skills and move up.
- Ease up on the dress code.
Unless your business requires professional attire, relax the dress code to comfortable standards.
- Treat employees fairly.
They probably compare work hours, job duties, salary, and privileges to those of other employees and will become discouraged if they perceive inequities.
Learn more about how to motivate and keep your employees happy.
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Finding Solutions with The Oelze Group
The challenge has never been greater! In today's business environment of accelerating change and increasing uncertainty, only leaders who know who they are and where they are going will succeed. Today's leaders must do more than manage change. They must thrive on it!
There are three essential elements to the Developmental Process.
- Attitude Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Goal Setting
This process is a structured, open-ended, and pragmatic approach to personal and professional growth. The process is designed to help individuals develop the attitudes, skills, and qualities necessary for personal and organizational leadership.
To most effectively lead others, consider mastering the art of self-leadership. Working with a Developmental Coach will help you understand who you are and what gives your life value. Coaching will help you to establish your life's purpose and pursue it with confidence, skill, and commitment. Know where you are going and how you are going to get there!
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