21 Tactics for Motivation

21 Tactics for Motivation

Ensuring the perfect balance

between communication, structure

and incentives will result in

maximum 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.


Never threaten people
1


Never threaten people
Threats alienate your colleagues and

turn other against you. Instead,
1
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.


Clear rewards are

essential 2


Clear rewards are

essential
You need to keep your workforce
2
engaged and productive. In addition,

praise good work, specifically

pointing out what you are pleased

with and why.


People work for money
3


People work for money
Use performance incentives to

provide staff with the opportunity to
3
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.


Set clear goals
4


Set clear goals
Be precise about what is expected. If

you have a specific goal, give clear
4
and concise instructions on how to

achieve it. People work better when

they understand what is expected of

them.


Measure progress
5


Measure progress
Use both short-term and long-term

goals to guide the process, and
5
create an environment in which both

measurement and feedback are clear.


See both sides
6


See both sides
People will generally work better for

you if you consider their personal
6
needs, and adapt to suit them. Staff

who want to work for you are more

valuable than those who feel they

have to.


Deadlines motivate
7


Deadlines motivate
People are often at their most

productive right before a deadline.
7
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.


Encourage team spirit
8


Encourage team spirit
People who feel part of a team will

work more effectively, and a feeling
8
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.


Please and thank you
9


Please and thank you
A simple thank you can be

surprisingly effective, especially
9
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.


Singled out
10


Singled out
Recognise and reward achievement

on a one-to-one basis. Again, this
10
shows that hard work isn't taken for

granted.


Tailored tasks
11


Tailored tasks
Individuals are all different, so deal

with them on that basis. Take into
11
consideration different competence

levels. The most able may require

more of a challenge. Adapt your style

appropriately, from instructing,

through coaching to delegating.


Stand back
12


Stand back
Once you have focused on an

outcome, leave people to their own
12
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.


Trust and respect go a long

way 13


Trust and respect go a long

way
Show people that you have faith in
13
them and they will try to justify that

faith.


Create new challenges
14


Create new challenges
We all work better when we have a

goal in mind, and progression is one
14
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.


Creativity is key
15


Creativity is key
Not everyone works like you, so let

people be creative. This provides an
15
optimistic working environment, and

can also result in some amazing

ideas.


Constructive criticism is

still criticism 16


Constructive criticism is

still criticism
Call it developmental feedback, and
16
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!


Demand improvement
17


Demand improvement
Don't let people lose momentum and

merely stagnate. Keep raising the bar

and every time someone progresses,
17
raise it that little bit higher.


Make work fun
18


Make work fun
Work is most enjoyable when it

doesn't feel like work. Let your staff
18
have fun, and a positive environment

will lead to better results.


Clear the path
19


Clear the path
Create the opportunity for people to

advance. You can’t expect staff to
19
progress if they feel there is nothing

to aim for.


It's good to talk
20


It's good to talk
Communicate to avoid problems. By

keeping the airways free for
20
communication you will be aware of

issues before they become serious.


Mix it up
21


Mix it up
Stimulate your staff, and keep them

motivated by changing individual's
21
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.

Find out more...
Inconnection are a progressive, creative event management company dedicated

to helping organisations motivate, reward and incentivise your key people.

We deliver experiences that inspire and involve people at every level across

many types of organisations, from small businesses to major international

organisations including Symantec, Michelin and Avnet.

Inconnection UK Ltd
Inconnection
The Courtyard
Tel: +44 (0)161 482 8222 Earl Road
Stanley Green
Email: wowme@inconnection.uk.com Cheadle Hulme
Cheshire
Web: www.Inconnection.uk.com
SK8 6GN

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