Motivation is essential for people and teams to work effectively and harmoniously. Studies into what motivates people at work have revealed that motivators and demotivators are not necessarily the same thing. In other words, the things that make people feel motivated and enthusiastic are not always the same things that, if unsatisfactory, make them feel discontented and apathetic.
The top ten motivators for project team members are from Motivation in the Project Environment by R.J. Yourzak:
- Reason #1: Recognition
- Reason #2: Achievement
- Reason #3: Responsibility
- Reason #4: Team peer relations
- Reason #5: Salary (notice that money is in the middle?)
- Reason #6: Relations with project manager
- Reason #7: Project manager’s leadership
- Reason #8: Work itself
- Reason #9: Advancement
- Reason #10: Personal growth
Now, concentrate on the first four reasons!
