Posted on December 30th 2014
Show Enthusiasm Towards Your Team
Giving your team a pat on the back each time they do something to contribute to a project can help keep people motivated. When a person is shown appreciation, they’re more willing to continue doing things to get more gratitude. It’s the same way a student feels when a teacher singles them out and recognizes their contribution. They come home smiling and look forward to doing it again. This will also show your team members what they’re doing well and give them ideas on how to work more efficiently. This also falls into the concept of show, don’t tell, since they see what should be done, rather than being told. One great way to motivate your team is to organize events and invite some inspiring speakers.Set a Clear Vision of Your Team’s Goals
Knowing exactly what you’re going after can help you keep your eyes on the prize. Without a clear mission, your teammates won’t be able to determine what needs to be done to keep things moving along. The goals you set for your team should be clear and attainable. Save goals that shoot for the stars for your own personal achievements. Instead, you should aim team goals lower, so that they don’t feel overwhelmed. By making it known exactly what the goals are, your team can clearly see how they will meet milestones.Don’t Weigh Down the Team with Negative Feedback
Constructive criticism is always a great thing, but too much of it can bog down your team and make them more reluctant to try again. This can slow down the progress of your projects and make your team work less efficiently. When you tear apart every new idea that your team brings to the table, it’ll kill idea generation. You don’t want your team to lose motivation and creativity throughout the project. Bringing positivity can bring possibility and opportunity for the challenges your team faces. See what works and build on from there to create a strategy that keeps your team inspired and high-achieving.Focus on the Strengths, Not So Much On Weaknesses
Again, improving your team members by pointing out their weaknesses seems like you’re helping, but in fact, you’re killing their mojo and the mojo of the team. The concept of focusing on weaknesses rather than strengths is a business myth that needs to be squashed forever. This approach is backward and counterproductive in most cases. By focusing on the strengths of each of your team members, you can help them become faster and more effective in those areas. When everyone is implementing their best assets to the project, you’re bound to get work done quickly and efficiently. Not to mention, at the end of the day, you’ll have a team that is happier because they get to focus on the things they’re best at, while contributing to the overall efforts of the team.Remove Slackers From Your Team
There’s nothing that slows down a project more than having slackers on your team. Not only are they not doing their part, but the other team members have to pick up their slack. Hauling the extra deadweight can be a daunting task and could kill the motivation of your team. It’s best to eliminate the slackers as soon as you spot them.Show that You’re a Part of the Team
Bossing around a team is easy to do, but what gets the members more inspired about a project is seeing the project manager get their hands dirty. Showing that you’re a part of the team is best done by taking part in the work. So roll up your sleeves and become a part of the action.Communicate Progress Regularly
Don’t wait until milestones are reached to communicate the progress of a project. Seeing the project move along steadily can be very motivating, which is why it’s recommended that you regularly update the team about the progress the team is making.Try implementing these tips into your project management and see how effective they are at inspiring your team next year.
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