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HBR On Leadership

How to Motivate a Demotivated Team

Nov 8, 2023
30:50
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Discover strategies for motivating a demotivated team, including addressing the motivation crisis in workplaces, managing volunteers, and reminding the team of purpose. Learn about the dangers of high potential programs and tips for managing a demotivated team member, emphasizing empathy and coaching.
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Quick takeaways

  • Leaders are responsible for the demotivation of their teams and need to focus on building engagement and a shared purpose.
  • Transparency and providing development opportunities for all employees are crucial to retaining top performers and promoting engagement and learning within the organization.

Deep dives

Motivation crisis in workplaces

Research shows that a majority of workers in the US, Europe, and Japan feel disengaged at work. Richard Boyatzus argues that leaders, particularly immediate supervisors, are responsible for this demotivation.

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