1. Our compensation and benefit package is reviewed and updated regularly to assure it is fair and competitive for our industry.
Yes No

2. I frequently verbally recognize the contribution and accomplishments of individual staff members and of the team reporting to me.
Yes No

3. I often allow my team members to participate in decisions relating to and/or impacting their work and keep them informed of company news that affects their work lives.
Yes No

4. I hold people fairly and equally accountable for meeting their goals and taking responsibility for their jobs.
Yes No

5. I'm able and willing to give more responsibility to my team members who want it and can handle it.
Yes No

6. I'm respectful of people who work for me-their feelings, their personal lives, their motivational needs, and their egos.
Yes No

7. I periodically clarify roles and responsibilities of my team members so they each know what they're being held accountable for and what authority they have to carry out their jobs.
Yes No

8. I regularly communicate my expectations to each team member, and in turn, solicit their expectations of me and of the company.
Yes No

9. I watch for signs of discontent and conflict among my team members or between any of them and me, and I am willing to promptly bring up, discuss, and negotiate these conflicts fairly and openly.
Yes No

10. I know what motivates each of my team members because we discuss this topic periodically
Yes No

You've probably noticed that all but the first item on this list are things you

can do as a manager with your own staff. The first item requires input from you to whoever determines the salary structure and benefit package for your organization.

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