MailCom 2015 Employee Motivation Myths & Principals

MAILCOM ‘15 Atlanta - March 15-18, 2015

CRS#: PC305

Title: Employee Motivation: It’s Not My Job!

Day/Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2015Round/Time: Round Eight, (2:15-3:15 pm)

Presented By: James P. Mullan, CMDSM, EMCM, MDC, MDP, CSSGBConsultant @ JPM Consultants Marlene H. O’Hare, CMDSM, MDP

Linde North America, Inc.

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Myth # 1

“I can motivate people”


Myth # 2

“Money is a good motivator”


Myth # 3

“Fear is a damn good motivator”


Myth # 4

“I know what motivates me, therefore,

I know what motivates my employees”


Myth # 5

“Increased job satisfaction means increased job

performance.”


Myth # 6

“I can’t comprehend employee motivations –

it’s a science”


Basic Principles to Remember

Motivating employees starts with motivating

yourself.



Always work to align organizational goals

with employee goals.



Key to supporting the motivation of your

employees is understanding what

motivates each of them.



Recognize that supporting employee

motivation is a process, not a task.



Support employee motivation by using organizational systems (policies and

procedures) don’t just count on good intentions.


Questions??? Comments??


Thank You!!

James P. Mullan, CMDSM, EMCM, MDC, MDP, CSSGBConsultant @ JPM Consultants746 County AvenueSecaucus, NJ 07094Cell 201-325-1961

Marlene H. O’Hare, CMDSM, MDP Linde North America, Inc 575 Mountain Avenue Murray Hill NJ 07974 908-771-1275 marlene.o’[email protected]

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