Effective Motivation

Abstract One of the most difficult tasks as a manager is the motivation of others. This module provides a summary of the thinking of recognized experts on the topic of motivation. You can use these summaries as a stepping stone to actually applying these concepts to job situations. The work of Gellerman, Argyris, McClelland, Likert, Maslow, McGregor and Herzberg are summarized. An inventory for organizational motivation needs is also presented. Techniques for motivation are then discussed. Finally, the Organizational Motivation Needs Inventory (OMNI) is presented. The OMNI for short, is a tool for pinpointing specific areas of motivational needs, identifying the causes of those needs and building action plans to meet those needs.

Who Should Attend

Engineers wishing to become managers and managers should attend this course.

Benefits of Taking This Course

In today's world of business a manager must be an effective motivator. This course offers you a set of suggestions to allow you to select the motivational technique which best fits your management style.