Page 42 - Perfect Phrases for Motivating and Rewarding

personal criticisms. Feedback should be relevant to the team’s
success.”
■ “You’re a strong group of individuals, and I predict you’ll gain
even more strength as a team.”
■ “Even the most creative thinkers can’t access the level of
perspective that a group of people with differing points of
view can generate. I expect the outcome of your working
together to be especially interesting, since you are all creative
thinkers on your own.”
■ “You are dependent on each other, so trust is important. If
you have had interpersonal issues that will start you off on the
wrong foot, I suggest that you address them early on.”
■ “The team needs to take responsibility without blaming
individuals; at the same time, individuals must take respon-
sibility if we are to learn from mistakes and strengthen the
team.”
■ “I suggest brainstorming (ideas, solutions,
ways to raise money, low-cost marketing solutions . . .) on your
own, then brainstorming as a team. You may be surprised to
see how many possibilities present themselves after you think
you’ve exhausted every avenue.”
■ “Strong personalities working together are bound to have
disagreements, but the process of resolving those differences
will open up new avenues that may not have been explored
otherwise.”
■ “Please share your knowledge and expertise. You will not
diminish your value by helping to strengthen others; in fact,
management will appreciate you even more.”
■ “I have a great feeling about what this team can accomplish.”

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