4 Ways to Keep Your Team's Spirits High for Q4

It would be an understatement to say that the past 18 months have been trying for everyone. Either your quarters have been flying by, or been an absolute slog, and there’s no in-between!

But despite the challenges we’ve all faced this past year, it’s important to continue to set and track out quarterly goals to maintain a sense of normalcy and focus.

But how do we keep our employees engaged and responsive to these goals despite the new realities we’re facing? Virtual work, the great resignation, and personal challenges can all make staying on track difficult. Today we’ll be talking about 4 ways to keep your team’s spirits high, to finish off Q4 strong:

Acknowledge How Far You’ve Come

Each and every person who works at your company has adapted an extraordinary amount in an extremely small timeframe. Acknowledge the adversity everyone has had to overcome and recognize the amount of work it took to arrive at the place you are now.

Provide Additional Support

Whether it be personal or professional, check-in on the support systems you’ve put in place for your employees and genuinely inquire on what is working and what’s not. Q4 is a great time to adjust and provide the resources to your team that will make their lives easier, even if they aren’t expressly asking!

Revisit and Revise Your Q4 Goals

Things have changed. The roadmap you set for your team at the beginning of 2021 may no longer be relevant…and that’s okay! Pivot your goals and targets to ensure they’re still challenging yet attainable targets for your team.

Celebrate an Extraordinary Year and Personal Successes

No matter how 2021 has treated your company, there’s always a win to be celebrated. Take a moment to look back at your year, and examine the wins your team has accomplished each month. Your team will appreciate the personal shoutouts and the fact that their earlier accomplishments aren’t forgotten once a new quarter rolls around.

No matter what 2021 has thrown your way, it’s critical for your team to finish the year with a positive mindset. With each of these tips, remember the people behind the projects and production and put them at the forefront of your Q4 vision!