The following article is a guest feature from Tony Latimer
When the market gets tough, when layoffs abound, when reorganization is a regular event, when business is hard to come by...
You need a sharp team to stay committed to your organisation. A team that can think "out of the box" and be creative in finding ways to get business, a team that delivers top level service to customers. Most important, a team that remains motivated.
So, how do you motivate people?
This article has it's origins in a talk I gave at the Mergers & Acquisitions Conference in Singapore earlier this year. The brief was to address the issues arising from the combining of cultures after a merger or reorganization and the problem of retaining and motivating the staff.
I am often asked to do "Motivational" sessions or talks at company conferences. Every time I have to explain that I do not believe there is any such thing and explain what can be done; and how.
Let’s start by looking at "Motivational" speaking. There are many people styled as Motivational Speakers around the world.
