Feedback and Follow-up Tips That Will Motivate Anyone on Your Early Childhood Team
Keeping your early childhood business team motivated is a must. After all, they are at the forefront of your school or center.
How can you do that?
Well, I’ll let you in on a secret…
Keeping your team happy with their work environment is all about feedback.
Yes friends, believe it or not, giving good, constructive feedback is the key to helping your team members be the best version of themselves.
And what’s even more important is the follow up.
Creating a follow up plan that you implement with your team after giving them feedback will show them that you care about their professional growth and development, so tune in to learn how to do just that!
Why Good Feedback Matters
Giving feedback is important for two reasons: It shows that you are invested in your team's professional growth, and it gives your team members a better idea of what they need to work on, which in turn directly impacts the success of your business.
Feedback should be given frequently and should be specific, objective, and actionable. It should always be directed toward the individual's development and not to be used as a tool for punishment.
Feedback should also be given in a timely manner, preferably soon after an event, or quarterly if you can.
And remember, when it comes to feedback, always keep the bigger picture in mind. Help your team see how their daily tasks contribute to your organization's goals. This will not only help them feel more motivated, but it will also give them a sense of purpose.
What About the Follow Up?
Following up with team members after giving feedback is just as important as giving the feedback itself. It shows them that you care about their development and are willing to work with them to help them improve.
Following up shows that you are committed to helping them get where they want to be in their career and ensuring the goals of your business are being executed. It also gives you an opportunity to provide more detailed feedback and answer any questions they may have.
This is why you need to follow up soon after giving feedback while the conversation is still fresh.
I discuss this in more depth in the episode above, so make sure to give it a listen to learn more!