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Notice the person who follows routines

Think of a routine you have in the workplace and a colleague who usually follows it. Write down how this action helps facilitate work for the group.

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Notice the person who follows routines

Have you ever stressed over making it to a meeting on time, just to hear “It seems that a few people are missing – we can wait for them?” If doing the right thing is not worthwhile, it is easy to lose the motivation needed to continue making the effort. Feedback expert Herman Anguinis, in a study that attracted a lot of attention, emphasized the importance for individuals of receiving feedback on what they do right at work, since this makes the person more inclined to repeat the same behavior. Without feedback, it is easy to drift off task and start doing other things. What routines do you have that are important in keeping work running smoothly?

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