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Things every Project (Manager) needs to know about his Employees

You need to find what he is really good at. Know the things that he has been doing well all his life. Find the kind of activities that come naturally to him so that it takes him the least amount of effort. Ask him about the tasks or activities he believes he will be the best person to undertake. Allow him to find out honestly about what factors or qualities has he been noticed for by his peers or friends in his entire career. 
You will achieve the ability to recognize his strengths and utilize them completely as well as provide him the possibilities to grow better.

You need to find what he enjoys to do. When he goes to work every day what are the things he is looking forward to doing. Know about the calendar events that energizes him to perform better. Ask him about the way he would like to spend his time in office if you give him the choice to choose the jobs he wants to do the whole day without any restrictions.   
You will be able to find the things that employees love about their work as well as help them rediscover it so that they would think about retaining the job longer.
You need to find what he finds most useful. Getting to know about the specific work outcomes that makes him the proudest. Find out which tasks he performs that are most essential to the team he works with or for the entire organization. Outside of the work which highest priorities in his life are being served by the work he is doing in the office.
You will be able to find the inherent value of their and your work.
You need to find the ways he gets a push forward. Ask him about the things he is learning so that he can use them in the future. Find out their vision for their own future and helping understand the way their work is helping them attain the things they need. 
You will be able to show how their hard work now if taken in the right direction can help them achieve all their future goals.

 You need to find his relationship with others. Ascertain which work partnerships are working well for him. Find out the favorite people that we would choose to work with if he had an office of his own and the way the office will run. Ask the way his work is helping him in making social and family connections.   
You will be able to encourage him to think about and foster relationships that make work more meaningful.
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