Motivation

One of the crucial tasks for an instructor is the ability to motivate participants. It is the same for managers. Every individual has different motivators but as humans we all start with the same basic needs—survival, safety, security, and stability. Remember Maslow’s Hierarchy? Once these lower needs have been met, interest in fulfilling higher needs becomes a central focus.

This is the point where challenges and opportunities for growth, increased responsibility, and creativity in the workplace become a determining factor in whether someone is just showing up to get a paycheck or is truly inspired to give beyond the basic expectations of the job. At this point, a person thrives on making contributions, having ownership of projects, and being solicited for input and ideas.

Let’s face it, its not always about making more money. Sure, money can motivate people but only to a point. Think of it like this, if you hate your job and you get a hefty raise, does that extra money make you suddenly start loving the job?

This is where a manager can use training to take employees to that next motivation level. As a manager, you can motivate employees by tapping into:

Personal development
Need and desire to be creative
Challenging and interesting projects
Feeling of accomplishment
Authority and responsibility
Symbolic rewards and recognition

Are your folks just getting a paycheck or are you tapping into their motivational needs?

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