This deck explores how managers can create motivation and engagement within a team. Learners discover the factors that influence motivation, such as recognition, autonomy, purpose, and trust. The cards explain how leadership behaviours shape team energy, commitment, and performance.
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Card 1
Give specific praise as soon as possible after the behavior
Explanation
Timely praise helps people clearly connect their actions to positive recognition and repeat the behavior.
Common mistake
Managers often delay recognition, making it feel disconnected from the original effort.
Card 2
Use public recognition for shared wins and private thanks for sensitive cases
Explanation
Adapting recognition to the person and context makes it feel respectful and genuine.
Common mistake
Some leaders assume everyone enjoys public praise and unintentionally embarrass reserved team members.
Card 3
Linking the appreciation to the exact behavior that was effective
Explanation
Specifying the behavior guides people on what to repeat and strengthens desired habits.
Common mistake
Leaders often say “good job” without explaining what was actually done well.
Card 4
Explicitly show how daily work supports the organization’s broader mission
Explanation
Connecting tasks to a higher purpose increases engagement and resilience during repetitive work.
Common mistake
Leaders often assume people see the bigger picture and never articulate the mission connection.
Card 5
The underlying reasons and constraints that led to the decision
Explanation
Sharing the why helps people accept and support decisions, even when they are challenging.
Common mistake
Managers sometimes hide the rationale, which fuels rumors and resistance.
Card 6
Explore each person’s drivers and link tasks to their interests when possible
Explanation
Aligning work with personal motivators boosts energy, persistence, and ownership.
Common mistake
Leaders often assume money is the main motivator and ignore intrinsic interests.
Card 7
The specific success criteria and how progress will be evaluated
Explanation
Clear measures of success reduce anxiety and help people focus their efforts effectively.
Common mistake
Some managers keep expectations vague, then criticize outcomes that were never clearly defined.
Card 8
Involve team members in shaping realistic and meaningful goals
Explanation
Participation in goal setting increases psychological ownership and accountability.
Common mistake
Leaders sometimes see goal setting as a purely top-down exercise and miss buy-in.
Card 9
Responsibility for achieving a result, not just completing assigned tasks
Explanation
Delegating outcomes gives people a sense of control and purpose over their work.
Common mistake
Managers often delegate minor tasks but keep all real responsibility themselves.
Card 10
Agree on checkpoints, then let the team work between them independently
Explanation
Structured check-ins maintain alignment while preserving autonomy and trust.
Common mistake
Some leaders confuse high involvement with asking for continuous detailed reports.
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