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Engagement Tips for Managers Part 2: How to Boost Team Motivation

Every employee is different. Managers must recognize the differences in people and what motivates them and then utilize the appropriate techniques to encourage and support staff in meeting or exceeding desired outcomes.

Here are 5 things managers should consider when putting together a plan for team motivation:

1. Create a sense of purpose

Clearly communicate how the team contributes to the company’s success. Demonstrate how the work they do impacts

others within the organization and how others rely on them.

2. Know the team as

individuals

Taking the time to get to know your team gives you the opportunity to understand each individual’s strengths, abilities, and what motivates them. It also ensures that employees feel

respected and that their leaders genuinely care about them.

3. Set challenging, yet realistic

goals

It’s great to set ambitious goals, but don’t make them so difficult that the team is destined to fail. Understand your team’s

capabilities and set goals that are attainable, but push them. It’s important to set up milestones along the way too.

4. Empower your team

People are inspired when they feel that their leaders believe in them. Give the team an opportunity to take ownership of how

to tackle their work. Provide the right tools and support. Remove obstacles.

5. Celebrate milestones

When milestones are met and goals are reached, it’s important to celebrate these events. Make sure that the group is

recognized for these accomplishments. Let individuals know what’s going well and give suggestions for improvement.

A key part of team motivation is talking to your team! Make sure your communication isn’t limited to annual performance reviews. There’s no such thing as too much communication.

To be effective you need to keep your finger on the pulse of every part of the employee experience.

Learn more about how to take a continuous approach to monitoring employee engagement.

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