Motivating IT Teams

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Course Specifications

Course number: 085070
Course length: 1.0 day(s)

Course Description

Course Objective: You will apply strategies to motivate IT teams.

Target Student: This course is intended for new IT managers or other IT managers who do not have prior team management responsibility.

Prerequisites: General team leadership skills and basic communication skills are required.

• Leading Effective Teams (Second Edition) is recommended.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• identify and assess employee motivation levels and needs.
• identify some methods they can use to create a motivating environment.
• apply strategies to help motivate employees.
• apply strategies that create self-motivated employees.
• apply strategies to motivate virtual, multigenerational, and multicultural teams.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Understanding Motivation

Topic 1A: Recognize the Importance of Motivation
Topic 1B: Identify Types of Motivational Needs
Topic 1C: Assess Employee Motivation

Lesson 2: Building a Motivating Environment

Topic 2A: Establish a Positive Environment
Topic 2B: Consider Motivational Techniques
Topic 2C: Identify Barriers to Motivation

Lesson 3: Motivating Employees

Topic 3A: Retain Good Employees
Topic 3B: Set Clear Expectations
Topic 3C: Communicate Effectively
Topic 3D: Clarify Expectations
Topic 3E: Provide Effective Feedback
Topic 3F: Choose Rewards

Lesson 4: Encouraging Self-Motivation in Employees

Topic 4A: Encourage Self-Motivation
Topic 4B: Create a Bond with the Organization
Topic 4C: Provide Professional Growth Opportunities
Topic 4D: Build a Sense of Accomplishment
Topic 4E: Encourage Enthusiasm

Lesson 5: Motivating Diverse Teams

Topic 5A: Motivate Virtual Teams
Topic 5B: Motivate Multigenerational Teams
Topic 5C: Motivate Multicultural Teams