got motivation? the who, what and why of successfully motivating employees
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Designed for a 20 minute presentation on motivating people in the workplace. Target audience: business owners, managers and supervisorsTRANSCRIPT
Got Motivation? The Who, What and Why of
Successfully Motivating Employees
Presented By:
Cachet B. Prescott, CPCC, PHR
Owner, Work Savvy Consulting
Learning Objectives
Workshop attendees will be able to:
• Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.
• Explain why motivation matters in the workplace.
• Develop a plan for creating a culture of motivation.
What motivates you?
Types of Motivators: Intrinsic
• Motivation derived from internal factors (i.e. pleasure or satisfaction gained from engaging in the task itself)
• Quality of work is highly affected by intrinsic motivation.
• Factors that contribute to intrinsic motivation:– Competence
– Relatedness
– Autonomy
Types of Motivators: Extrinsic
• Motivation derived from external factors (i.e. gaining a reward or avoiding a negative outcome outside of the task)
• Workplace productivity is highly affected by extrinsic motivation.
Types of Motivators (cont’d)
Extrinsic• Awards
• Benefits
• Bonuses
• Flexible work schedules
• Money
• Promotions
• Telecommuting
Intrinsic• Achievement
• Autonomy
• Recognition
• Responsibility
• Professional development and other training opportunities
Negative Motivators
• Fear, guilt, humiliation and shame
• Are emotional outbursts that simply beget emotional responses.
• Simply put, they don’t work.
Why does motivation in the workplace even matter?
Why Motivation Matters
Motivation is a driving force in the workplace because it:
• Affects the overall office culture.
– Morale (both individually and collectively)
– Job satisfaction
• Decreases productivity.
• Negatively affects employee retention and increases turnover.
Lack of motivation in your workplace …
… ultimately costs your business!
Who’s responsible for creating AND nurturing a
culture of motivation?
Building a culture of motivation starts at the top!
Creating a Culture of Motivation:Your 4 Step Action Plan
1. Assess
2. Plan
3. Implement
4. Evaluate
Creating a Culture of Motivation: Your 4 Step Action Plan (cont’d)
Step 1: ASSESS What is the existing motivational climate in your office?
Encourage open communication.
• Get feedback (i.e. surveys, ask questions, etc.).
• Encourage idea sharing.
Get to know your people.
• Learn what their specific motivators are.
• Identify each person’s specific talents and how they can contribute to the team.
Creating a Culture of Motivation: Your 4 Step Action Plan (cont’d)
Step 2: PLAN for Success.
Emphasize the concept of team work and the idea of working toward a common goal.
Utilize a mix of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
Employ the use of goal setting.
Step 3: IMPLEMENT the plan.
Someone has to be in charge.
Develop metrics to utilize in step 4.
Creating a Culture of Motivation: Your 4 Step Action Plan (cont’d)
Step 4: EVALUATE.
Take note of what works and what doesn’t, and make changes as needed.
Rinse and repeat! (Not literally but I’m sure you get the point).
The Moral of the Story is….
• Motivation is part of your job description, and creating a culture of motivation starts from the top-down.
• Motivation in your workplace (or the lack thereof) affects your bottom line.
• Different people are motivated by different things.
Are you ready to get your people motivated?
Your Challenge
• In the next few days, take time to gauge the motivational climate in your workplace.
• Utilize a SWOT analysis grid to get started.
Thank you for your time. Have an amazing and
productive day!