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Put Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to Work

Understanding the Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs will help you better understand how to motivate your project team. It's still one of the theories tested during the PMI PMP exam. Maslow's theory describes the pattern of how human motivation develops. https://youtu.be/j1Jj9_XFE_8 Nowadays, … [Read more...]

Written by Dmitriy Nizhebetskiy
Categorized: Human Resource Management, Leadership
Tagged: Motivation

Expectancy Theory and How to Develop People With Motivation in Mind

A project manager uses Expectancy Theory during one on one meeting

It’s hard to find out what motivates each person. You can’t even tell why one aspect works like a charm. But others do more harm than good. You had an inspiring one-on-one talk with a team member. You feel like you got the point. She is motivated to move the mountains. However, the next day she … [Read more...]

Written by Dmitriy Nizhebetskiy
Categorized: Human Resource Management
Tagged: Expectancy Theory, Motivation

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory in Project Management

Herzberg’s Two Factor Theoryof Motivation in project management

Herzberg’s two-factor theory explains why the best and highly paid members leave your project. And like with Maslow’s theory of needs, I will explain Herzberg’s dual factor theory from the perspective of the practical application. You don’t have to be a physiologist to see and act on the … [Read more...]

Written by Dmitriy Nizhebetskiy
Categorized: Human Resource Management
Tagged: Herzberg, Hygiene Factors, Motivation, Two-factor Theory

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