Techniques to Engage Your Employees

14 Dec 2025, Singapore: Last week, while attending NUS Business School course on Strategic HR Management (SHRM), I was reminded of the techniques that I used to practice to engage employees: -

• Stay Interview: A conversation between a manager and an employee to understand the reason why the employee stays with the organization. The objective is to identify the factors that cause or contribute to employee retention and engagement.

• Get to Know You: An informal meeting or activity designed to help people become acquainted with each other. It's often used in professional settings, such as team-building exercises, onboarding new employees, or social gatherings.

• My Leadership Philosophy: A manager or leader shares his leadership philosophy with his team members or subordinates. The approach serves several purposes:

1. Clarifies expectations: By articulating their values, beliefs and principles, leaders provide a clear understanding of their approach to leadership and decision-making.
2. Builds trust: Transparency about leadership philosophy helps build trust and credibility with team members.
3. Aligns team members: Sharing a leadership philosophy can help team members understand how their work contributes to the organization's goals and values.
4. Fosters open communication: Leaders who share their philosophy encourage open discussion and feedback.
5. Guides decision-making: A shared understanding of the leadership philosophy can help team members make decisions that align with the leader's values and principles.

 

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