Forbes.com, Martin Zwilling, April 9, 2011
Zwilling points out that many start up companies are built on engagement alone, in the absence of revenue. “An entrepreneur has to engage with team members, partners, investors, vendors and customers.” Ten practical, and transformational steps to drive employee engagement by Bob Kelleher, author of, Louder Than Words, shares them below:
1.) Link High Engagement to to High Performance
2.) Demonstrate Engagement at the Top
3.) Engage Operational Leaders First
4.) Focus on Communication at all Levels
5.) Individualize your Engagement
6.) Create a Motivational Culture
7.) Facilitate and use Feedback
8.) Reinforce and Reward the Right Behaviors
9.) Track and Communicate Progress
10.) Hire and Promote the Right Behaviors
