
Tag Archives: productive behavior

Reward Production not Activity 2
I knew a guy from a large family. Each night after dinner his parents assigned all the children chores. He said his favorite chore was sweeping the floor. There were so many people moving around that all he had to … Continue reading

Build a team 4
A real team pulls it’s own weight and more. When people work together they encourage together. There is a popular belief that two horses together can pull more weight than two horses alone. I know it’s true with people. That … Continue reading

Recognize with Handwritten Notes 5
We live in an age of email spam, bulk mail and automated telephone calls. Receiving a handwritten letter or note is rare. When we do receive one we know someone has taken the time to think about us specifically. We … Continue reading

Remove the Chairs from the Break Room 7
Some of the practices we initiated in our companies were very specific and might seem a little odd. But the effect of these practices, like this one–remove the chairs from the break room–were incredible. Remember, one of the Five Fundamenta
Sign for Equipment 9
What could be more common sense that having associates sign for equipment they use in order for them to take responsibility for making sure the equipment is kept in good working condition? Remember, one of the Five Fundamentals of Common … Continue reading
Reward the Idea and the Action 10
Wouldn’t you love to work for a company that rewarded you for great ideas as well as for implementing great ideas? Often times the person who has a lot of creative ideas isn’t the same person talented with the skills … Continue reading
A Cure for Absenteeism: Bikini Day! 11
We had a practice where on snow days we would provide transportation for associates to come to work, or we helped them make arrangements to stay close to the office so they wouldn’t miss work. We knew we didn’t control … Continue reading