Make progress visible.
Teresa Amabile's research found that making progress in meaningful work is one of the strongest boosts to people's day. That matters most in long, uncertain stretches.
Show it
Visible Progress
- Trackers everyone can see
- “Done this week” in stand-up
- Burn-down, not just backlog
Celebrate it
Small, Often
- Name each milestone
- A shout-out beats a trophy
- Credit specific people
Unblock it
Remove Small Setbacks
- Setbacks hurt more than wins help
- Clear small blockers fast
- Leaders as blocker-removers
Source: Teresa Amabile & Steven Kramer ↗
Make progress visible.