Very good question Lorrie and one that I have been grappling with myself. I recently set up a co-op for my team and I have been trying to get them to participate.
I have found a few very useful tools:
1. Educate. Tell them about the value that participating in the co-op can bring to them. Both actual value for money invested and comparative value of potential returns to time. Many of us do not have the time nor access to go out and recruit affiliates and the co-op is a great way to pool resources and tackle this.
Be careful to be honest and not make grandiose promises of returns that could result in disappointed affiliates.
2. Demonstrate. Publish the results. Show the team members that the co-op is working and that participants are benefiting. If they are interested in pursuing their business, they will want to be a part of a successful project particularly if it can be accessed at minimal cost.
3. Incorporate. As Team Leader, allocate shares to affiliates as prizes or performance bonuses or whatever reason suits your objectives. They will experience the value of participation and may be encouraged to be more active.
Very good question Lorrie and one that I have been grappling with myself. I recently set up a co-op for my team and I have been trying to get them to participate.
I have found a few very useful tools:
1. Educate. Tell them about the value that participating in the co-op can bring to them. Both actual value for money invested and comparative value of potential returns to time. Many of us do not have the time nor access to go out and recruit affiliates and the co-op is a great ...more
