1) Create a development plan. How am I going to develop professionally and even personally to become what the company needs? A professional development plan should be in place to identify the necessary skills and resources needed to support the individual’s goals as well as the organization’s business needs.
2) Find out the personal and professional goals of each employee and include these goals if they align with the company’s vision or strategic plan.
3) Incentivize/reward team members beyond the customary bonuses for either hitting financial goals or the “just because” bonuses at the holiday season. This can include hitting personal or professional development goals or even providing training the company finances to allow the team member to grow in personally or professionally.
4) Monitor and establish metrics for growth