An Analysis of Key Strategies for Boosting Motivation in the Workplace

This report analyzes key strategies for improving workplace motivation. It begins with an introduction outlining the main strategies: celebrating milestones and empowering problem-solving and learning. The report then explores Maslow's hierarchy of needs and McGregor's X and Y Theories as foundational concepts. The core of the report delves into the implementation and effectiveness of celebrating milestones, including a case study of Google's workplace culture, examining both pros and cons. The second strategy, empowering problem-solving and learning, is discussed, highlighting its benefits and drawbacks. The conclusion summarizes the findings, acknowledging challenges encountered when implementing these strategies, such as decreased productivity or difficulties with promotions, and suggests solutions. The report references multiple sources to support its analysis.

Assess some of the key strategies for
improving motivation in the workplace.

Introduction:
 First Strategy of Motivation - Celebrate milestones big and small
 Case study based on celebrating milestones big and small
 Second strategy of motivation – Empower problem solving and
learning as strategy of motivation
 Conclusion

Two of the main theories of motivation
 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
 McGregor’s X and Y Theories

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
 Physiological Needs
 Safety Needs
 Social Needs
 Esteem Needs (Kremer & Hammond, 2013)

McGregor’s X and Y Theories
(The Enterprise World,2020)

McGregor’s X and Y Theories
(The Enterprise World,2020)

MOTIVATION’S
STRATEGIES

Celebrate
milestones big and
small
Implementation of the strategy Keeps employees motivated in
their day-to-day roles
 Employers use this strategy to
understand challenges that
employees are facing
 Is implemented to see how the
team is performing
 Can be focused on social,
cultural, personal development
and performance driven
 (Skilbeck, 2019)
(Crowley, 2020)

Why is this strategy effective ?
(Baumgardner, 2017)

Negative aspects of using this
strategy
Some employees can not feel as appreciated as the others
Higher expectations
Habitude vs Performance
(Yii, 2021) (Linkedin, 2021)

First case of study
 Google Company
 “To create the happiest, most
productive workplace in the
world.” (Google,2021)
(Google,2021)

Celebrate milestones big and small method at
Google
Focus on employers first
(Google.com, 2021)
Create regular communicationBuild team culture