Motivating Others

Everyone is motivated differently. Don't forget that what motivates you may not motivate others.
When in doubt - ask!

Ideas for Motivating Others

• Recognition and rewards
• More responsibility
• Involvement in planning
• Individual responsibility
• Personal talks
• Setting goals to achieve
• Positive and negative consequences
• Long term benefits
• Personal satisfaction
• Offer social interaction
• Food and snacks
• Entertainment
• Listen to what others say
• Let others know that you care about what they think
• Be enthusiastic
• Keep them informed
• Avoid domination or forcefulness
• Have confidence in them
• Be careful what you say and how you say it
• Don't be upset by little hassles
• Let them know how important they are and how important their work is
• Build prestige into jobs by giving them titles
• Provide constructive criticism privately
• Use team building activities to re-energize the group and strengthen loyalty and commitment
• Give people the opportunity to use individual talents
• Be positive
• Use people's names often
• Be courteous and respectful
• Encourage people to invest themselves in what they are doing
• Give them opportunities to succeed
• When making a suggestion or request explain your reasons
• Be consistent
• Be open to new and creative approaches
• Ask for help in solving problems
• Appreciate each person's uniqueness and unique contributions
• Allow for personal growth and development
• Give them the opportunity to fulfill their own motivational needs
• Take a personal interest in them
• Delegate tasks according to people's interests and enthusiasm
• Set clear and realistic standards and expectations
• Use the words "I need you" sincerely
• Keep them updated on project progress
• Provide adequate resources for completing a task
• Be organized
• Provide a sense of unity
• Believe in them
• Be a good role model