Bachelors in Construction Engineering

CN-419 Leadership, Human

and Entrepreneurship Skills in
Management
Part-4

Department of Civil Engineering

NED University of Engineering & Technology
 Dr. Muhammad Aslam Bhutto
B.E.(Civil) QUEST; M.Engg (Construction Management) NED
Ph.D (Structural Engg), Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh-
UK

Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering,
Deputy Management Representative, ISO 9000
and
, Inhibitors,
Deputy Director, QualityEnhancementCell (QEC)

NED University of Engineering & Technology

Email: mabhutto@hotmail.co.uk and
mabhutto@neduet.edu.pk
 Motivating Others

Using Positive Reinforcement and

Recognition to Motivate Others

Motivation Theories and Techniques for

Self-Motivation
 Drive to initiate an action

The intensity of effort in an action in a

direction

The persistence of effort over time

Motivation is the process that accounts for an

individual's intensity, direction and persistence of
effort towards attaining a goal; more commonly
the org goals
Frequent rejection
Physical separation from company
support
Direct influence on quality of sales
presentation
Indirect influence on performance

Motivation Tools
Self-management
Quotas or targets
Incentive programs
Recognition programs
 How to increase
Personal Motivation?

Define what you want

Inform a special person of your goals
Do something
Dont let failure deter you
Break down problems into pieces
Set deadlines
Turn work into play
Associate with people who motivate you
 Maslows Hierarchy of Needs
Physiological Hunger, thirst, reproduction, shelter,
Needs clothing,
air, rest, etc

Safety Needs Security, stability, dependency, protection,

need for structure, order, law, tenure,
pension,
Insurance, etc

Social Needs Belonging, acceptance, love, affection,

family
and group acceptance, friendships, etc

Esteem or Self- Achievement, respect, recognition,

respect Needs responsibility, prestige, independence,
attention, importance, appreciation, etc

Self- Intense job challenge, full potential, full

 Exercise for Motivational Needs
629 Job security 757 Being in a position to contribute
new ideas
847 Being trusted to do my job the way 828 Having an associate that looks out
I think it should be done for my interests
333 Participating in work group 735 Including other people in what I do
conversations
311 Having adequate shelter to protect 949 Being selected for an exclusive
from the troubling elements award
836 Having a job which allows me time 243 Being involved with work
with my family associates in social and
recreational activities.
151 Having an opportunity for personal 616 Being satisfied with family life
growth
937 Socializing with my friends 146 Having a responsible person tell me
when Ive done a good job
743 Being considered for an 539 Having an active part in work
advancement opportunity related social activities.
431 Working with other people 341 Knowing that other people respect
me and my work
819 Having children 132 Acceptance as a work group
member
458 Doing something meaningful with
my life
 Motivation Myths

Everyone is in agreement in a motivated workplace

Motivated employees work plenty of overtime

Employees who are motivated dont need much

input from management

A formal plan for motivating employees is

unnecessary

Money motivates best

 Why Employees Motivation?
The High cost of employee turnover

Maintaining the competitive edge

Happy employees keep clients happy

Poll Results

According to the results of a poll by Robert Half

International,

25% of HR executives said that a lack of

recognition is the most likely reason a good
employee would leave a job
 Offer a positive work environment
Keep lines of communication open
Provide opportunities for advancement
Have fair compensation packages
Recognize and Reward your employees
Encourage teamwork

Most Important .?

To Motivate Others, You Need to be Motivated

What motivates you doesnt always motivate

your staff
Offer a positive work environment

Keep lines of communication open

Provide opportunities for advancement

Have fair compensation packages

Recognize and Reward your employees

Encourage teamwork

Stay calm, be part of the solution, not the

problem

Choose your friends

Share good news

 Personal Motivation Tips

Take pride in your work

Practice good time-management skills
Put yourself on the back
Indulge your passion, whether at work or after
hours
Take classes to indulge your creative side
Make time for friends
Do something totally different from your work
Relax over the weekends
Take a vacation
Change your routine, get a different perspective
Pay attention to your health
Actions speak louder than Words?

Come back on time from lunch

Honor deadlines and commitments

If something comes up and you cant attend a

meeting, arrange for someone else to take your place

Make sure that you show up for work each day and
offer to assist when you can

Show you really care (e.g. by remembering birthdays,

taking employees out to lunch on occasion and
regularly thanking them for a job well done)
 Your Motivation Tool Box

Balance
Benefits
Communication
Compensation
Corporate culture
Recognition and rewards
Responsibility
Teamwork
Training and promotions
 Your Motivation Tool Box

Balance
All work and no play makes Jack a grumpy employee

Benefits
Money isnt everything
Insurance, Retirement plan, Incentives, etc.

Communication
Its not just about what YOU have to say.
Employees have opinions too!

Compensation
Everyone expects best reward for services rendered
 Your Motivation Tool Box

Corporate culture
Whats it like to work for your company?

Recognition and rewards

Public Recognition, Money, Company Awards Programs, etc.

Responsibility
Learn to Let Go and Delegate

Teamwork
Collaboration is success

Training and promotions

Training and promotions account to growth
Things that dont Motivate:
Demotivating Factors

Personal attacks

Embarrassing

Governing by fear

Shouldering all responsibility

Over-working employees
 Assignment
Make a Presentation in Groups of 2
Roll No Topic
14, 12 Tools and Techniques of Helping Others
15, 21 to Develop and Grow

20, 01 How to improve Personal Productivity?

13, 11
10, 301
(19)
07, 09 Understanding and Managing Stress
06, 08
04, 19, 17
02, 03 Methods and Techniques for Stress
05, 16 Management
Time 10-15 Slides 15-25 excluding name, topic, etc
minute 11:00 hrs on next Tuesday