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People are motivated by different things
All people are different and people are motivated by different things. The first step to effectively motivating your team is to gain a deep understanding of each person on your team. Find out what makes them tick – what makes them feel good about their work. Leverage your findings to create a strategy to keep each individual member of your team motivated to do great work.
If you don’t know what motivates your team, you can use what you have learned in this course. Use the different ideas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6161″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Keep your team motivated
Keeping your team motivated is challenging, yet it’s a task you need to prioritize for the well-being of your company. Without your team, you can’t run your business; thus, it’s essential that you find new and innovative ways to motivate them on a daily basis.
You need to make sure you are leading them towards a common goal about which they feel passionate. To do so, you need to operate in an honest and transparent way that makes them feel valued. The easiest and most obvious way to do this is to tell them when they’re doing a good job.
Sometimes, though, they need more than just a pat on the back. Here are some practical tools:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Team-building activities[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]
- Getting everyone out of the daily routine
- Contributing to society
- Getting to know each other on a personal level
- Develop communication skills
- Develop team values
- Work on their leadership skills
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- Recognize the person and the team.
- Help them when you can.
- Be positive.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Show your appreciation[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Everyone values small gestures. The regular “thank you” or “good job” can go a long way. It pushes them to continue striving for a high quality and efficient work ethic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Shoot for ‘small wins.’[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Instead of focusing on the dream of the business, focus instead on the small steps that will help them get there. Increase gradually.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Praise the effort, not the outcome[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Have fun[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]The most motivated teams are also the happiest. A positive mindset can improve performance.
Intrinsic motivation is essential for high-performing teams. Those leaders who understand the difference between internal and external motivators and know how to harness them will have the edge on their competition, on the field or in the marketplace.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Back to the Curriculum” style=”3d” color=”primary” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-angle-double-left” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Flucu.nkb.no%2Fcourses%2Fcc-motivate-the-employees%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]