McClelland’s Theory of Needs has revolutionised how organisations perceive and address motivation. Rooted in the intricate dynamics of affiliation, authority, and achievement, this theory provides invaluable insights for today’s leaders. Often incorporated into comprehensive management training, understanding and applying this theory is crucial for creating…
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Have you ever delved into Victor Vroom’s Expectancy Theory and its implications for motivation in the workplace? This powerful framework, developed by Yale professor Victor Vroom in 1964, deciphers the psychological processes driving our motivational levels and subsequently, our actions. Often explored in-depth during management…
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Social loafing in the workplace is more common than many realise. At its core, social loafing is when individuals exert less effort when they are part of a group compared to when they work alone and can impact team dynamics significantly. For managers striving to…
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How to improve morale in the workplace Has your team been having a difficult time lately? Were you extra busy, short staffed, or otherwise strained? Are the office laughs a distant memory? If morale is low then this can lead to problems. And this goes…
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A recent report by Seibert, Wang and Courtright in Applied Psychology magazine carried out an analytical review of the consequences of team empowerment in organisations. They concluded that ‘when employees feel empowered at work, it’s associated with stronger job performance, job satisfaction and commitment to…
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Praise and recognition have often been stated as a key motivational practice for many people. Why? Because being recognised for doing a good job strokes our ego, builds on our self-esteem, creates goodwill between the two people, develops self-worth and makes our self-confidence do a…
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On some of our courses, we often ask managers ‘How many of you have got people in your team who have the potential to produce better work than they are showing at the moment?’ Normally, every hand goes up. (more…)
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Employee turnover is a challenge that companies have to tackle to promote productivity, efficiency and employee satisfaction. When employees get hired only to move on from their positions weeks or months later, projects get stalled and other staff members have to pick up the slack.…
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As a manager, you probably know that motivating your team can go a long way in helping them achieve goals faster and better. However, when was the last time you made an effort to do so? (more…)
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The term empowerment is being thrown around a lot these days in corporate meetings and management trainings, but when asked, not all managers can precisely answer what it is. Some believe it is delegating while others rewarding their staff members. (more…)
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Motivating employees is a large part of the manager’s role. It is a proven fact that individuals perform smarter and better when they are empowered, provided with clear objectives and rewards for achieving them. (more…)
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Loyalty is important in our personal lives; we expect it from our partners, family and friends. However, loyalty is just as important in the workplace due to the fact that managers rely on their employees to do honest work, not divulge sensitive company information and…
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