Become an Inspirational Leader by Motivating Others
Unlock the secrets of inspirational leadership in our empowering course. Over 6 engaging hours, discover how to motivate and empower your team effectively. Learn to identify key motivators, apply renowned motivation theories, and implement practical strategies to inspire others. Elevate your leaders
Audience
For those leading teams with a need to motivate people effectively.
Pe-requisites
No pre-requisites required
Duration
6 hoursDelivery Method
Face to face or VirtualCourse Objectives
At the end of this course delegates will be able to:
- Identify what motivates them and their staff
- Identify how to make a positive personal impact on others’ motivation
- Understand and apply key motivation theory including McGregor, Maslow and Herzberg
- Identify six key motivators and how they can provide them as a manager
- State and apply eight rules for motivating people
- Plan how they will motivate others in future
Course Content
Icebreaker exercise – what motivates you and your staff?
The impact of our assumptions - McGregor’s Theory X/Theory Y
Walking the talk – the impact of your own behaviour on motivation
Needs and motivation – Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Herzberg’s motivation – hygiene theory
Six key motivators:
- Achievement
- Recognition
- Possibility of growth
- Advancement
- Responsibility
- The work itself
How can you apply these factors as a manager?
John Adair’s eight rules in motivating people, and how to apply these
Action planning and follow-up.
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