Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 1 00:00:01,350 --> 00:00:02,910 Once you've got the right team, 2 2 00:00:02,910 --> 00:00:04,984 and empowered them with delegation, 3 3 00:00:04,984 --> 00:00:09,984 your job is to motivate them to put in their best work. 4 4 00:00:10,081 --> 00:00:12,640 When the project manager motivates the team 5 5 00:00:12,640 --> 00:00:14,860 to believe the project is worthwhile, 6 6 00:00:14,860 --> 00:00:18,100 they will work faster, less expensively, 7 7 00:00:18,100 --> 00:00:20,373 and produce higher quality results. 8 8 00:00:22,110 --> 00:00:24,210 The best place to start with motivation, 9 9 00:00:24,210 --> 00:00:25,630 is from the beginning. 10 10 00:00:25,630 --> 00:00:28,890 With the project need and the business case. 11 11 00:00:28,890 --> 00:00:31,390 Communicating the fundamental reason 12 12 00:00:31,390 --> 00:00:33,475 the project is being done. 13 13 00:00:33,475 --> 00:00:36,358 For example, we are making the organization 14 14 00:00:36,358 --> 00:00:37,793 more productive. 15 15 00:00:39,220 --> 00:00:41,130 We are helping the organization break 16 16 00:00:41,130 --> 00:00:42,833 into a brand new market. 17 17 00:00:44,293 --> 00:00:46,930 We are creating a new local soccer league 18 18 00:00:46,930 --> 00:00:48,883 that will last for years. 19 19 00:00:50,450 --> 00:00:53,180 We are helping people get better health care 20 20 00:00:53,180 --> 00:00:55,033 when they will need it most. 21 21 00:00:57,100 --> 00:00:58,535 And make it personal. 22 22 00:00:58,535 --> 00:01:00,759 Wherever appropriate, let the team know how 23 23 00:01:00,759 --> 00:01:02,603 the work is benefiting them. 24 24 00:01:03,930 --> 00:01:06,630 For example, You are learning a new domain 25 25 00:01:06,630 --> 00:01:08,721 and gaining more skills. 26 26 00:01:08,721 --> 00:01:11,064 You are improving your career development 27 27 00:01:11,064 --> 00:01:13,113 and future prospects. 28 28 00:01:14,512 --> 00:01:18,120 But don't motivate just to check a box. 29 29 00:01:18,120 --> 00:01:21,893 Sincere, appreciation is the most meaningful motivator. 30 30 00:01:23,250 --> 00:01:25,576 That is, never institute an award 31 31 00:01:25,576 --> 00:01:28,934 that must be given to someone, for example, every month. 32 32 00:01:28,934 --> 00:01:32,273 These are usually counter productive. 33 33 00:01:33,667 --> 00:01:38,330 Provide thanks for good work publicly whenever possible. 34 34 00:01:38,330 --> 00:01:39,900 For example, in a team meeting 35 35 00:01:39,900 --> 00:01:41,300 or in front of the customer. 36 36 00:01:42,980 --> 00:01:44,930 Give thanks privately too, 37 37 00:01:44,930 --> 00:01:46,847 such as when just passing in a hallway, 38 38 00:01:46,847 --> 00:01:49,313 then it is obviously sincere. 39 39 00:01:51,020 --> 00:01:53,300 If you have a matrix team, make sure to tell 40 40 00:01:53,300 --> 00:01:55,510 their regular boss or functional manager 41 41 00:01:55,510 --> 00:01:56,660 about their great work. 42 42 00:01:58,000 --> 00:02:00,920 And tell your own boss, the sponsor, program manager, 43 43 00:02:00,920 --> 00:02:03,480 director, whoever, about their great work 44 44 00:02:03,480 --> 00:02:05,983 and then have them pass on the congratulations. 45 45 00:02:07,910 --> 00:02:09,623 These things really matter. 46 46 00:02:10,658 --> 00:02:13,110 Everyone wants to be paid appropriately, 47 47 00:02:13,110 --> 00:02:16,270 but after that they want to know they are moving something 48 48 00:02:16,270 --> 00:02:17,910 worthwhile forward. 49 49 00:02:17,910 --> 00:02:19,773 They are achieving something. 50 50 00:02:21,140 --> 00:02:24,055 Motivate your team to care about their work, 51 51 00:02:24,055 --> 00:02:27,993 and project execution will largely take care of itself. 4256