Principles of Human Motivation

Principles of Human Motivation

1. Have a reason. Adults want to see a purpose in what we do.
2. Develop a sense of responsibility. People should be proud of their accomplishments.
3. Employees need to know that we take them into account. Involve them in the task, enrich their work.
4. Give recognition, stimulation and approval. The greatest human need is the need for appreciation.
5. Link rewards to performance. In life and in work, there are values.
6. Provide rewards that are valued.
7. Promote healthy competition to avoid disloyalty. The team spirit must prevail as mutual support.
8. Be accessible. Barriers in communication creates misunderstanding.
9. Welcome people in public and correct them in private.
10. Practice active listening with your team, set up meetings, promote coexistence.
11. A high self-esteem of the head will spread to the others.
12. Consider the internal reasons.
13. Give opportunities by delegating in your team.
14. Let people make mistakes and teach them what is correct: it´s part of learning and training
15. Helping others to feel good, starts when you feel good.
16. People do things for their own reasons, not for ours.
17. Finally, create a good working environment and treat people as people.
After many years of working with many persons, I've discovered these by means of readings, experiences, lessons, dialogues, definitely, by means of livin myself. Life and abilities of observation are great teachers. High doses of curiosity are necessary.

		Jaap de Jonge Editor, Netherlands
	Wow. Who can suggest #18? Hi Antonio, your list of motivation principles is (...)

		Jaime Fernandez V. Professor, Chile
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		Andrew Clark Business Consultant, Australia
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		Frederic A Parker Consultant, United States
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		Jose Wilson Massa Consultant, Brazil
	On 14: Allow people to Make Mistakes Many leaders forget this one. If you do not permit (...)

		Mirella
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		samir mahoud elgamal Project Manager, Egypt
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		Stefano Segato Director, Italy
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		sonia.sun
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		Margaret Kilonzo Manager, Kenya
	On 9: Correcting People in Private I totally agree with principle 9. I have seen how (...)

		Antonio Cucurachi Italy
	21. Tell People Where you are Going Allow me to suggest an additonal principle to the (...)

		Abiola Yusuff Business Consultant, Nigeria
	22. Recognize the Positive Impact of What we do on Others Antonio, that was a great write up! And I agree wi (...)

		A.J. Bierman Business Consultant, South Africa
	In Agreement. But Complex I'm in total agreement with the comments and contr (...)

		Lucio Reyes Barranca HR Consultant, Mexico
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		Romy Sson Management Consultant, Philippines
	23. Communicate your Focus People are motivated to do something if they know (...)

		Khalil Rajati industrial enginer, Iran
	On 5. Link Reward to Performance Many people think their reward does not match thei (...)

		Damith Baduraliyage Student (MBA), Sri Lanka
	On 11. Self-esteem and Conduct of Leader I strongly support on no 11. The self esteem, self (...)

		Tinus van der Merwe
	24. Encourage Co-operation Amongst Team Members I would like to add "encourage co-operation amongs (...)

		Andrew Clark Business Consultant, Australia
	25. Eliminate Demotivators Many organisations and groups could get an instant (...)

		Jaime Fernandez V. Professor, Chile
	On 25. Eliminating De-motivators What a great word: de-motivator! I congratulate th (...)

		KATHRYN STEINER, MBA Entrepreneur, United States
	26. Provide Reasons to Work Beyond Just Earning Money Provide a reason for employees to go to work other (...)

		ANTONIO BARRANCO RUIZ Director, Spain
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		ANTONIO BARRANCO RUIZ Director, Spain
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		Andrew Clark Business Consultant, Australia
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		Jaime Fernandez V. Professor, Chile
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		edward sevume Sweden
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		X Mbane Manager
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		KATHRYN STEINER, MBA Entrepreneur, United States
	On 17. In 'Workforce' the Human is First, the Employee Second Agree, I have heard somewhere that it is more impo (...)

		Grijseels Coach, Netherlands
	On 16. People do Things for Their Own Reasons People move towards something they want or like an (...)

		Abdul Rahman Management Consultant, Malaysia
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		Syed Noman Mustafa Manager, Pakistan
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		veronica gordon Student (University), Jamaica
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		KATHRYN STEINER, MBA Entrepreneur, United States
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		Karin Mogard Consultant, Norway
	30. Ask Each One in Person How they Evaluate Their Own Strength and Knowhow, and How they Could Contribute in the Best Way People often have good knowledge on several items, (...)

		Sandy Szilage United States
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