5.8 THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO BE A GREAT BOSS: Transferring Knowledge and Maintaining Motivation

THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO BE A GREAT BOSS

(EXTRACTION FROM TEAM MANAGEMENT: Developing Your Team at http://www.mindtools.com)

 

Handling People's Retirement
Walking Out the Door	·        Looking forward to your new life of relaxation and leisure
	·        important to stay motivated during your final months at work o   Become a mentor. o   Get organized o   Prepare an "orientation" booklet
Managing the Shrinking Workforce	·        Identify which potential retirees have the knowledge and specialized skills that your company can't live without
	·        Consider flexible work arrangements
	·        Give retiring staff the option to volunteer
	·        Offer team members a chance to switch roles
	·        Capture their wisdom
	·        Celebrate their work.