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Program Overview
It's no secret. Employees who feel they are valued and recognized for the work they do are more motivated, responsible, and productive than those who don't. This program will help supervisors and managers create a more dynamic, loyal, and energized workforce. It is designed specifically to help busy managers and supervisors understand what employees want and provide a starting point for getting the most out of people.
Program Objectives
At this program's conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Define motivation and articulate how it impacts performance.
- Explain motivational theories and how to apply them in the workplace.
- Describe the meaning of the carrot, the whip, and the plant.
- Explain how fear and desire affect employee motivation.
- Incorporate techniques to create a motivational climate.
The following outline highlights some of the course's key learning points. As part of your training program, we will modify content as needed to meet your business objectives. Upon request, we will provide you with a copy of the participant materials prior to the session(s).
Course Outline
What is Motivation?: I Get It Now
To begin, participants will explore motivation and its impact on performance, attitude, and the office environment.
Which One Are You? Supervision and Motivation
Next, we will look at three everyday objects that represent three approaches to motivation: the carrot, the whip, and the plant.
Where It All Started: Motivational Theories
During this segment, participants will explore Maslow's and Herzberg's theories of motivation.
What Matters: The Role of Values
At this point in the training, participants will explore their feelings about various motivational factors.
Change Is Possible: Creating a Motivational Climate
This session will look at the reinforcement (also called behavioral) theory of motivation.
Putting It in Motion: A Motivational Checklist
To conclude the program, we will look at the 10 things participants can do to motivate employees on a daily basis.
By the end of this session, participants should have a solid understanding of what motivation is, why it's important, and what actions they can take to get the most out of others.
