How can you create a custom team motivation plan using assessment tools?

1 Motivation assessment tools

Assessing your team's motivation can be done with various tools, but four of the most popular and widely used ones are the Motivational Outlook Assessment (MOA), the StrengthsFinder 2.0 Assessment, the DiSC Personality Assessment, and the Motivators Assessment. MOA measures how people perceive their work and whether they are aligned with their purpose, values, and strengths. StrengthsFinder 2.0 helps you discover your team's top five strengths and how to leverage them for optimal performance and engagement. DiSC helps you understand your team's behavioral styles and preferences, as well as how they communicate, collaborate, and handle conflict. Finally, Motivators helps you identify your team's core motivators and values, as well as how they align with the organization's vision and mission. All four of these assessments provide insight into creating a positive motivational outlook and motivating environment for your team.

2 How to use the assessment tools

Before you use any of the assessment tools, you need to explain to your team why you are doing it and how it will benefit them. You also need to ensure that the tools are administered in a fair and ethical way, and that the results are kept confidential and respectful. You can use online platforms or certified facilitators to administer the tools and provide reports and feedback.

Once you have the results, you need to analyze them and look for patterns, similarities, and differences among your team members. You can use the reports and feedback to facilitate a discussion with your team about their motivation, strengths, challenges, and goals. You can also use the results to create individual and team action plans that address the gaps and opportunities for improvement.

4 How to implement and sustain the motivation plan

Creating a custom motivation plan is not enough; you also need to implement and sustain it over time. To do this, you should communicate the plan clearly and regularly, so that your team understands it and how it will help them. Involvement is key, so make sure to encourage participation and feedback from your team members. Additionally, celebrate successes and learn from failures. Acknowledge your team's efforts and contributions, and use mistakes as opportunities for growth. Lastly, review and update the plan periodically to keep it flexible and responsive to changes.

5 How to overcome common challenges

Implementing a custom motivation plan can be challenging, especially if you encounter resistance or conflict from your team or other stakeholders. To overcome common issues such as lack of buy-in or trust, you need to explain the purpose and benefits of the tools and the plan, and involve your team in the process. Additionally, respecting and appreciating team diversity, fostering a culture of collaboration and communication, and using the DiSC Personality Assessment to manage conflict effectively are all important steps. Limited resources or support can also be an obstacle, so it is important to align your motivation plan with the organization's vision and mission, use the Motivators Assessment to demonstrate its benefit to the organization, and seek resources and support from managers, peers, or external partners.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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