Motivated, engaged employees are essential to the success of any organization. When the working climate is failing managers often experience that their best people are resigning and the many consider management to be the enemy. If you find yourself spending most of your time motivating people that don't care and the rest putting out fires, then it's time to learn the essentials of effective motivation.

One of the most important leadership skills is the ability to motivate others. Very often we are not in touch with what would really motivates those who work with us. Therefore, in order to create a team who is empowered, loyal and committed, leaders must understand the dynamics of motivation.

This workshop will cover the essentials of effective motivation and creating an engaged workforce. Key learning concepts include:

• The myths of motivation.
• Destructive motivation.
• Constructive motivation.
• Different people have different motivators.
• Importance of open and honest communication.
• Build relationships on trust.
• Working together to achieve mutual goals.

Length: ½ day and full day sessions available.

Desired Outcomes:

• Establishing trusting, two-way communication between managers and their employees.
• Encouraging and equipping managers with ideas of how to better relate to employees.
• Identifying the difference between what employees want from their jobs and what leaders think they want.
• Avoiding destructive motivation and practicing constructive motivation.
• Reviewing specific actions leaders can take to create a culture where employees are inspired and respected.