Employees are a cornerstone in TQM implementation with their participation and involvement

Every employee from top to bottom should be an integral part of the decision-making process in an organization. They should be involved in problem-solving, planning and encouraged to contribute to routine shop-floor related activities. With total employee involvement, the team members are encouraged to learn more, feel more engaged and look for new opportunities to become more competitive and effective. An effective TQM implementation requires participation from each employee and that is where the total employee involvement helps. The team members develop the sense of being more engaged and take interest in those activities that benefit the TQM campaign. Are you facing challenges in involving your employees in organizational activities? Here is the four-step strategy to help you overcome it.

1. Conduct short surveys 

That’s the first and very basic initiative wherein the employees can be interviewed by conducting short surveys. They can be asked for recommendations, suggestions or improvement areas for the business.

2. Conduct training 

Training develops the employee's skills and helps them build confidence in whatever they do. They acquire the right skill set and warrior mindset for organizational improvements and transformation. 

3. Help employees find solutions in a real-time environment 

Helping employees in a real-life environment will allow you to be more involved with them and vice-versa. They start developing a sense of belongingness and start involving in the routine activities. 

4. Incentivize their efforts  

More involved employees should be rewarded on a weekly or monthly basis. It encourages those employees and others as well to participate more in the organizational activities. They can also be rewarded with more responsibilities over time.