"I will always be a Boss because He always treats me like a Boss"
"The expectations of the Directors are reflected in the performance of their collaborators"
The pygmalion effect is vital in the contribution or not of the productivity of companies.
If an employee receives the continuous acceptance of his boss, it is very possible that the latter exhibits a high performance in his functions and therefore his performance is higher, as well as effective, increasing self-esteem (positive pygmalion effect). If, on the contrary, their abilities are always questioned by the superior, the indifferent attitude and demotivation on the part of the subordinate increases, which unquestionably will lead to a decrease in the quantity and quality of their work, decreasing self-esteem. (negative pygmalion effect).
In the business world, the Pygmalion Effect comes to mean that every boss has a formed image of his collaborators and treats them according to it; But the most important thing is that this image is perceived by the collaborator even if the boss does not communicate it. Anyone can experience it on the job: if your boss expects the best from you and lets you know, chances are high that you will perform. But if you have a boss who does not trust your ability and who has low expectations regarding her performance, it is very likely that - sooner or later - you will make a mistake, or get negative results.
Should the Pygmalion Effect be “activated” or “exercised” with everyone?
There are superiors who expect more from some collaborators than from others. As a consequence, they reward some more than others, guide them better in their tasks, praise them before others and offer them more stimulation. Although this increases the confidence and self-esteem of some, it hurts and distorts the self-image of others.
We should never label someone as "loser", "slow" or "difficult", the rest of the members tend to deny them the contribution and support they need to do well. This further reduces your chances of improvement. We always try to transmit positive expectations, develop skills in your collaborators to develop their potential.
- Offer opportunities to excel by trusting your co-workers with challenging tasks and making sure they succeed frequently.
- Provide positive feedback that highlights your strengths.
- Use positive language. "I know you can do it" instead of "I hope you can do it"; "I always believed in you" and not "I was afraid you would disappoint me"; "This is a good start" instead of "We will need to correct this in the future."
