COURSE TITLE
MOTIVATING YOUR WORKFORCE
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OVERVIEW  

It’s no secret - employees who feel they are valued and recognized for the work they do are more motivated, responsible, and productive. This one-day workshop will help supervisors and managers create a more dynamic, loyal and energized workplace. It is designed specifically to help busy managers and supervisors understand what employees want/need, and to give them a starting point for creating champions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES  
  • Identify what motivation is
  • Learn about common motivational theories and how to apply them
  • Learn when to use the carrot, the whip, and the plant
  • Discover how fear and desire affect employee motivation
  • Explore ways to create a motivational climate and design a motivating job
  • Learn what the " Universal Management Principle" is and how to apply it to get the results you want
COURSE OUTLINE  
  1. Define Motivation
  2. Managing/Supervising and Motivation
    • Carrot, Whip, Plant
    • Identifying Motivators
  3. Motivational Theories
    • Maslow and Herzberg's Motivational Theory
    • Personal Motivators
  4. Fear and Desire
  5. Setting Goals
    • S.M.A.R.T.
  6. The Role of Values
    • What do we value in work?
  7. Creating a Motivational Climate
  8. Expectancy Theory
  9. Applying Your Skills
    • Situational Analysis
    • Case Studies
  10. Designing Motivating Jobs
    • Rotation
    • Enlargement
    • Enrichment
    • Modules
    • Tasks
    • Client Relationships
    • Vertical Loading
    • Feedback
  11. Motivational Checklist
METHODOLOGY  
  • Large group discussions
  • Individual work and reflection
  • Small group discussion and exercises
  • Case studies
  • Simulations / Role-plays and Practice Exercises
WHO SHOULD ATTEND  
  • New or Aspiring Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders
  • Experienced Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders
PRE-REQUISITES

 

  • Completed pre-assignment
DURATION  
  • 1 Day
CLASS SIZE  
  • .6 – 20