Ensuring the perfect balance between communication, structure and incentives will result in maximum motivation.
To meet this challenge here are Inconnection’s 21 tactics for effective motivation.
2. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Ensuring the perfect balance
between communication, structure
and incentives will result in
maximum motivation.
3. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Ensuring the perfect balance
between communication, structure
and incentives will result in
maximum motivation.
To meet this challenge here are
Inconnection’s 21 tactics for
effective motivation.
5. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Never threaten people
Threats alienate your colleagues and
turn other against you. Instead,
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highlight the negative impact for
everyone in the team which results
from failure. Understanding the
importance of success will make a
significant difference to motivation.
7. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Clear rewards are
essential
You need to keep your workforce
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engaged and productive. In addition,
praise good work, specifically
pointing out what you are pleased
with and why.
9. 21 Tactics for Motivation
People work for money
Use performance incentives to
provide staff with the opportunity to
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earn more for themselves by earning
more for you. Everyone has a selfish
side, and the right motivation will
put it to work for you.
11. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Set clear goals
Be precise about what is expected. If
you have a specific goal, give clear
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and concise instructions on how to
achieve it. People work better when
they understand what is expected of
them.
13. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Measure progress
Use both short-term and long-term
goals to guide the process, and
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create an environment in which both
measurement and feedback are clear.
15. 21 Tactics for Motivation
See both sides
People will generally work better for
you if you consider their personal
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needs, and adapt to suit them. Staff
who want to work for you are more
valuable than those who feel they
have to.
17. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Deadlines motivate
People are often at their most
productive right before a deadline.
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Set a series of mini goals at key
stages in order to increase
productivity, this also helps to make
large tasks to feel more manageable.
19. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Encourage team spirit
People who feel part of a team will
work more effectively, and a feeling
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of camaraderie will create a team
spirit among the workers. Have a
clear common purpose in order to get
jobs done effectively, and don't
forget team rewards such as social
events when those targets are met.
21. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Please and thank you
A simple thank you can be
surprisingly effective, especially
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when you take the time to say why.
This action will show that you have
taken notice, that you care and that
the person in question adds value.
23. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Singled out
Recognise and reward achievement
on a one-to-one basis. Again, this
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shows that hard work isn't taken for
granted.
25. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Tailored tasks
Individuals are all different, so deal
with them on that basis. Take into
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consideration different competence
levels. The most able may require
more of a challenge. Adapt your style
appropriately, from instructing,
through coaching to delegating.
27. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Stand back
Once you have focused on an
outcome, leave people to their own
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devices. No one works well with
someone standing over their shoulder
while they work. Clearly
communicate the outcome required,
and then let them loose to achieve
it.
28. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Trust and respect go a long
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29. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Trust and respect go a long
way
Show people that you have faith in
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them and they will try to justify that
faith.
31. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Create new challenges
We all work better when we have a
goal in mind, and progression is one
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of the best form of motivation.
However, make sure you provide
helpful feedback on progression so
far, as well as advice on how they can
improve further.
33. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Creativity is key
Not everyone works like you, so let
people be creative. This provides an
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optimistic working environment, and
can also result in some amazing
ideas.
34. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Constructive criticism is
still criticism 16
35. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Constructive criticism is
still criticism
Call it developmental feedback, and
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it's more positive! Help people to see
their faults in a positive way, but
remember not to praise them first.
As the saying goes everything before
the bullshit!
37. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Demand improvement
Don't let people lose momentum and
merely stagnate. Keep raising the bar
and every time someone progresses,
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raise it that little bit higher.
39. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Make work fun
Work is most enjoyable when it
doesn't feel like work. Let your staff
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have fun, and a positive environment
will lead to better results.
41. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Clear the path
Create the opportunity for people to
advance. You can’t expect staff to
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progress if they feel there is nothing
to aim for.
43. 21 Tactics for Motivation
It's good to talk
Communicate to avoid problems. By
keeping the airways free for
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communication you will be aware of
issues before they become serious.
45. 21 Tactics for Motivation
Mix it up
Stimulate your staff, and keep them
motivated by changing individual's
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tasks and creating a stimulating and
creative environment. This also
provides the opportunity to reward
people when a career promotion may
not be an option.
46. Find out more...
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to helping organisations motivate, reward and incentivise your key people.
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