Team Member Day- Concept

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2. "I was made by all of you.. If I did not have your support and the devotion despite the screaming, shouting, I would not have made it this far…" • How many of us are lucky enough to get such a touching message from our boss. Of course, not many. We are lucky, if we have such great bosses. (c) Synergians 2013

3. Great bosses appreciate the fact that they are successful because of the committed and passionate team members. They are molding their team members with their inspiring leadership gestures like well done, thank you and let’s do it. • No one is born as a great boss, but everyone can be a great boss with their leadership gestures. Team Member Day is an opportunity to initiate new leadership gesture. It is a ceremony to appreciate the efforts of team members, honour their commitment and show gratitude for their support. "Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people." (c) Synergians 2013

4. Team Member Day- Concept • Everyone wants to be acknowledged and recognized for the work they did. A thank you note, pat on the back or a simple good job from the Boss will help the team member to feel that their efforts are acknowledged and recognized. But, most of the bosses forget to say ‘well done’and ‘thank you’. They tempt to believe that salaries, incentives, bonus and annual salary hike will satisfy the team member. "Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone; don't keep it secret." (c) Synergians 2013

5. As Mary Kay Ash rightly quoted, “There are two things people want more than sex and money-recognition and praise”, team members need encouragement every day to boost up their performance. When boss takes genuine interest in the development of his team member and gives necessary guidance and opportunities, he is creating a loyal hardworking team. ”Sandwich every bit of criticism between two layers of praise.” (c) Synergians 2013

6. Team Member Day- Rational • We are celebrating October 16 as Bosses’ Day to express gratitude for their leadership, guidance and support. Like that this day is to propagate the importance of appreciating the Rights of Team Members and to propagate the importance and need of great teamwork and workship(work relationship). • In this era of abundant job opportunities leaders can’t force the team members to work. Leader needs to win their confidence and develop them to secure their sincere contributions for the progress of the organization. "We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you." (c) Synergians 2013

7. Basic Rights of Team members • Right to know what is expected from the team member • Right to get regular feedback from the boss • Right to know what needs to do to improve • When the leader forgets to respect the rights of team member, team member fails. When team member fails, leader fails. Ultimately team fails. “We need leaders who add value to the people and the organization they lead; who work for the benefit of others and not just for their own personal gain. Leaders who inspire and motivate, not intimidate and manipulate; who live with people to know their problems in order to solve them.” (c) Synergians 2013

8. Unfortunately some of the bosses are not interested to communicate openly and involve friendly to their team members. They believe ‘professional distance’ is a must to keep their position power. • They are not showing any real interest in their team members. They are not realizing, nobody wants to follow a leader who doesn’t have any genuine interest in his team members. During, annual appraisal process, they are only finding out reasons for low salary hike. Result, the team member will think, “You are what you pay for”. “You cannot keep determined people from success. If you place stumbling blocks in their way, they will use them for stepping stones and climb to new heights.” (c) Synergians 2013

9. What Leaders can do on this day • As Peter Drucker suggested every leader should ask to his/her team member, • Am I any way obstructing your work? • What can I do to enable you to do your work in a better manner? • This will help to nurture a good workship between leader and team member. If you are not doing this start doing this from this Team Member’s Day and do frequently. “Mary Kay Cosmetics is known for praising people to success. We think this is so important, we base our entire marketing plan on it.” (c) Synergians 2013

10. What Leaders can do on this day • A Thank You note/card Sample wording- I know how hard you work, and this is just a little something to say thank you. I really appreciate all your hard work and effort. • Sweets, Candies, Chocolates, treat…… Diary, pen……………..You can give whatever you like. • Outing, treat.. Whatever you like • But never forget to say ‘Thank You’ • Do something else from your heart and share your idea with us (c) Synergians 2013

11. May 12- World Team Member Day • Mary Kay Ash, American businesswoman and founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. born on May 12 , 1918. • In tribute of her greatest contributions to her team members, we started celebrating her birthday (May 12) as World Team Member Day from 2011 onwards (c) Synergians 2013

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14. Don’t wait till May 12 to appreciate your team member Please forward your suggestions , celebration ideas & pictures to mail2synergians@gmail.com Also visit TEAM MEMBER DAY BLOG www.teammemberday.org CELEBRATE TEAM MEMBERS DAY AT YOUR BUSINESS & EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE (c) Synergians 2013