Yes it can be done!
You can reverse the destructive cycle of de-motivation with a few simple strategies and reclaim the positive spark to make your team-machine tick.
People lose motivation because they are uninspired by doing the wrong things in the wrong conditions. Your team may have all the knowledge and expertise to make your business rise in the ranks, but if they're not motivated, it's unlikely that they, or you, will achieve true potential.
Three recognised team motivators are achievement, affiliation, and power. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, here are some tips you can apply immediately as you learn to refine your technique:Achievement – offer achievement to those who need to set and achieve goals, calculate risks and like to work alone. These people need challenging, but not impossible, projects.
Affiliation – offer affiliation to those who prefer to belong to a group, like to be liked, and go with the flow. Your affiliation-loving team members work best in a group environment, so try to integrate them with a team rather than solo tasks. They also don't like uncertainty and risk.
Power – offer power to those who enjoy competition, control, status and recognition. Your power people work best when they're in charge. Because they enjoy competition, they do well with goal-oriented projects or tasks.
These tips are based on David McClelland Human Motivation Theory. By learning to apply this simplified version of his theory, you will understand how to lead your team by assigning the right tasks and giving feedback that will keep your team engaged, motivated, and happy with the work they are doing.“With a little bit of look-and-listen you will quickly understand how to lead, inspire, and motivate your team”
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