Self-Discipline

Control mechanisms like disciplinary procedures paralyze employees and employers alike. Policies, protocols, laws, and regulations that support such procedures stifle employees. However, employers can create an environment that minimizes the need for supervisory control. This encourages employees to develop and practice self-discipline.

Facilitating the process of self-discipline:

Clarify expectations:

This gives employees scope to improve, better their skills in problem-solving, and take initiatives.

Encourage initiatives:

Encouraging employee initiatives ensures their implementation. Rewarding employees for such work adds value and promotes self-discipline.

Treat employees as mature adults:

Guide employees through minimal rules and regulations and provide a fair and consistent work environment. Self-discipline can be encouraged by providing them with the necessary inputs for their work and allowing them to make decisions.

Provide timely training:

Adequate training ensures that employees are equipped with the necessary tools that facilitate their contribution towards continuous improvement.

Make necessary policies and procedures available:

Seek employee inputs while implementing new policies. This paves the way for a better understanding between the employer and the employees.

Allocate time for interaction:

Spending time with employees gives employers an opportunity to discuss their ideas and other interests in an informal atmosphere.

Allow mistakes:

Employees must be allowed to make intelligent mistakes. As a result, their innovation and creativity are triggered.

An environment that promotes self-discipline obviates the need for external supervision.

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Dear Archna,

Very good article. Freehand to kids, subordinates under close observation, and it works. I have practiced this and am getting good results. It's a key to teamwork. Let them make mistakes, let them experiment but under watchful eyes.

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