Frequent Check-ins

One-to-ones between a manager and employee are commonly used to evaluate how an employee is progressing. In positive environments, the manager will genuinely be focused on the employee as a person and not just as a worker while ensuring the work assigned is getting done. These meetings should happen bi-weekly or monthly. Finding a way to have a more frequent check in with an employee improves familiarity and connectedness and is an important aspect to improving participation.

Overall, every manager needs to experiment with specific mechanisms to improve team participation.  There are many activities that will support these desired outcomes. Remembering to keep the team information safe, finding methods to build trust and continue to conduct activities that encourage contribution will build a solid foundation to improving team participation.