Course Description
This course will assist students in understanding and implementing strategies that will help to motivate their work force.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for new managers, especially those with direct reports, who are responsible for increasing employee motivation and job performance.
Agenda
Agenda
1 - Getting Started
Workshop Objectives
Pre-Assignment Review
2 - A Psychological Approach
Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
The Two Models and Motivation
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
3 - Object-Oriented Theory
The Carrot
The Whip
The Plant
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions
4 - Using Reinforcement Theory
A History of Reinforcement Theory
Behavior Modification in Four Steps
Appropriate Uses in the Workplace
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
5 - Using Expectancy Theory
A History of Expectancy Theory
Understanding the Three Factors
Using the Three Factors to Motivate in the Workplace
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions
6 - Personality's Role in Motivation
Identifying Your Personality Type
Identifying Others’ Personality Type
Motivators by Personality Type
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions
7 - Setting Goals
Goals and Motivation
Setting SMART Goal
Evaluating and Adapting
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions
8 - A Personal Toolbox
Building Your Own Motivational Plan
Encouraging Growth and Development
Getting Others to See the Glass Half-Full
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions
9 - Motivation on the Job
The Key Factors
Creating a Motivational Organization
Creating a Motivational Job
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions
10 - Addressing Specific Morale Issues
Dealing with Individual Morale Problems
Addressing Team Morale
What to Do When the Whole Company is De-Motivated
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions
11 - Keeping Yourself Motivated
Identifying Personal Motivators
Maximizing Your Motivators
Evaluating and Adapting
Case Study
Module Eleven: Review Questions
12 - Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise