Motivation: A Quick Course on Motivating Your Team

If you want to lead a self-managing and highly motivated team, this course if for you. It is intentionally short and to the point.


The instructor has authored ten books on management, leadership and motivation and has consulted with major corporations for more than forty years. This short courses distills the most critical lessons needed to motivate your team members.


A high performing team is highly self-managed and self-motivated. But, it is the manager who creates the conditions, the encouragement and provides the coaching that brings the team to this point of self-management. Creating a sense of worthy purpose is essential, as well as a team dynamic that creates bonds that unite the team and brings out their most positive energy. Caring and psychological safety have proven critical. You will learn how to build this sense of purpose, and create the social system that unites team members. 


You will also learn how to deal with negative behavior in the most positive way possible. 


In this course you will learn the following: 


Identify Sources of Motivation that will motivate all team members.
How to use both Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
How you can optimize Social Reinforcement from the team itself.
How to develop a system of motivation in the organizaton. 
How to analyze behavior and its influences using the ABC Model of Managing Behavior.
How to use reinforcement schedules
How to distinguish the difference between performance problems that require new skills versus motivation.


Why learn from me? I have helped almost one hundred companies develop systems of teamwork and motivation over the past forty years. These companies include Honda, Toyota, Shell Oil Company, Merck, American Express, 3M and many more. I have been hands-on in manufacturing, healthcare and technology companies. 




Who this course is for:
This course is intended for managers, team leaders, or those wishing to develop the critical skill of motivating others.