1. Recognize what's important!

2.  What is truly important?  What drives people?  What does motivation really mean?  How do Leaders achieve results expected?

3.  Company Vision  Mission Statement  Values  Strategic Long Term Plan.  Company objectives set for the year.

4. Kaisen Consulting in England A North American Study: What Really Motivates People at Work.

5. Achievement 56 Working with others 52 Recognition 44 Helping others 16 Varied and interesting work 14

6. Financial reward 14 Good working atmosphere 14 Empowerment 10 Solving problems 9 Physical environment 9

7.  Not Manipulative – Inspirational  All employees need to have a sense of purpose  Each individual’s contribution is understood and appreciated  Provide opportunities for development  I know what is expected of me and I have the tools to achieve my objectives

8.  Authentic management and leadership whose behaviour is consistent and genuine  Proactive and regular communication

9.  Regular appraisal and positive feedback - restating business objectives and recognising your staff's contribution  Recognition and reward for ideas

10.  Demonstrating trust  Showing respect  Giving encouragement

11.  Ignore relationships at your peril.  Teambuilding Matters.  Positive Strokes lead to a Positive bottom line – Recognition is the oxygen of motivation.  Managers make the difference.  What’s in it for me!

12.  Know what kind of Company you are: Vision, Mission and Values.  Know what kind of person will thrive in your culture.  Communicate, communicate, communicate.  Recognize and reward.