Lesson 10

Motivation was the topic of discussion.  Motivation plays a huge role in the Emergency Department in which I work.   Not everyone has the same work ethics.  By having ways or a plan to motivate staff, you can make those that may lack motivation or self-perseverance. Some ways that I or others that I work with have motivated people we work with is by providing positive reinforcement.  Everyone likes to be complimented and by telling people areas in which they stand out, it made them want to continue to do well, and at times they would go above and beyond. I have noticed that when I feel appreciated I am more motivated to continue to do a good job, along with finding ways in which I can better my performance. I have also had an instance in which the manager acted in a way that was unprofessional and in a way that she showed she had the power and there was nothing us staff could do to change it.  By the way the manager handled this particular situation, I lost a lack to work for her, along with the desire to pick up shifts, go above and beyond.  My fire had been completely exhausted. I wanted to change my job so badly due to the way things were being handled.  I then remembered that managers can do whatever they please, and just because a few staff along with myself were angry, where was that going to get me. I truly believe that more that you value your co-workers, the better they will do, the more they will try for, and the better the company will be overall.