The proverb "No pain , No Gain" , can be as well be said ,"No GAIN, No PAIN".
GAIN is the DRIVING potential that makes an individual or a team to outperform in time
, cost and quality . DELTA or GAIN is the law of nature
(heat transfer ,Thermodynamics, fluid motion , and natural forces like gravity, electrodynamics).
We human beings are bound by this law.
We better remember this LAW while dealing in human relationship.
So, as a Leader or Project Manager(PM) think of providing REALIZABLE gains to an individual or collectively as a team. providing GAIN or showing the PATH to GAIN is the strongest Motivational TOOL. But remember, this tool is to be practised very consciously and sincerely throughout the project life and ,just not “Oh! I did it once" type. Or “I will do it when time is just right" type.
Below are some of the ways how a PM/Leader can APPLY this tool:
- Start with the Leadership team. Motivate the group leaders who are key players. Let the group leaders carry this behaviour forward to their direct reports
- Show them the BIG Picture : Dot it and earn It. - Customize gain for each deserving individual : of appreciation in team meeting or in private , prospect of raise , monetary reward , future opportunities…
- Never fail in Commitments of gain made : So , be practical - Express your happiness and give a pat to someone on the spot if he/she outperforms
- Be part of their life , as much as possible, share their pains and concern - Stand by the Team in times of distress. Resolve issues , don’t raise accusing finger. Remain positive and lead the crisis management effort
- Be unbiased ,judge fairly, accept the best suggestion / solution offered - Take the team out for an all-Hands party , enjoy and have fun once in a while.
All these and many of the leadership behaviours which involves soft-skills of human relationship go a long way to keep a person or a team motivated.Needless to say, if a PM is not good in human soft-skills, he/she must be alert to this weakness and take mentoring/coaching to improve his/her skills on this regard.
(heat transfer ,Thermodynamics, fluid motion , and natural forces like gravity, electrodynamics).
We human beings are bound by this law.
We better remember this LAW while dealing in human relationship.
So, as a Leader or Project Manager(PM) think of providing REALIZABLE gains to an individual or collectively as a team. providing GAIN or showing the PATH to GAIN is the strongest Motivational TOOL. But remember, this tool is to be practised very consciously and sincerely throughout the project life and ,just not “Oh! I did it once" type. Or “I will do it when time is just right" type.
Below are some of the ways how a PM/Leader can APPLY this tool:
- Start with the Leadership team. Motivate the group leaders who are key players. Let the group leaders carry this behaviour forward to their direct reports
- Show them the BIG Picture : Dot it and earn It. - Customize gain for each deserving individual : of appreciation in team meeting or in private , prospect of raise , monetary reward , future opportunities…
- Never fail in Commitments of gain made : So , be practical - Express your happiness and give a pat to someone on the spot if he/she outperforms
- Be part of their life , as much as possible, share their pains and concern - Stand by the Team in times of distress. Resolve issues , don’t raise accusing finger. Remain positive and lead the crisis management effort
- Be unbiased ,judge fairly, accept the best suggestion / solution offered - Take the team out for an all-Hands party , enjoy and have fun once in a while.
All these and many of the leadership behaviours which involves soft-skills of human relationship go a long way to keep a person or a team motivated.Needless to say, if a PM is not good in human soft-skills, he/she must be alert to this weakness and take mentoring/coaching to improve his/her skills on this regard.
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