When I was still in the work place, I was often challenged to motivate employees and outside company contacts. Over the years I worked with a variety of professions and bigger variety of employees. I used a plain approach to employees, treat them well, take care of them when you can and convince them that their job was too important not to be done right and on time. Still, I understood that managing employees is like herding cats.
However, a couple of years ago I decided to organize a retiree group for those that live within a certain geographic area. We meet once per month and eat lunch. Often I arrange for a speaker to join us and present information that should be important to the group. Also, I survey the members to find out what they want to hear. This is where the frustration comes in.
After two years of doing everything I know how to do and asking others for input, I have come to a conclusion. Trying to motivate retirees is a lot like trying to get the residents of a local cemetery up and running.
Getting old is tough, but it’s a lot tougher if you give in.
PMO
©2011
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