Introduction
How do I motivate my team? OR: How do I motivate this person? are probably amongst the most frequently asked questions on any management skills programme. The MaSh programme on Motivation not only summarises the best theory and thinking on this subject, but concentrates on the how-to’s, especially the tricky ones!
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme, participants will be able to:
analyse the motivation levels and the motivational drives of themselves and others
spotlight the key motivators which push/pull their own behaviour and team members’ behaviours
take action to apply the appropriate “lever” to motivate a team or a specified individual
address de-motivation in themselves or others; take action to improve motivation levels
tackle difficult situations.
Programme Content
motivation models, motivation theory – a brief summary of the best of the tried and tested approaches; key motivators, universal motivators, motivational drives, incentives – what turns on the behaviours we want? de-motivators and disincentives – what turns off the behaviours we want, and turns on the behaviours we don’t want; personal motivation profiles – people are not all alike; how to do motivation – specific actions to take, specific things to avoid, a list of do’s and don’ts; tricky situations, how to motivate teams and individuals when the cards are stacked against you.
