Motivating People In The Workplace

This course aim to examine how levels of motivation can be improved to increase performance in the workplace.

Overview

Duration

1 Day Classroom Based Training.

The module delivery is tailored to suit the companies needs.

Location

CELTEC,

Unit 12A,

M4 Business Park,

Celbridge, Co. Kildare

W23 HCK2

Prior Knowledge

While no prior knowledge is required, the course is aimed at those who are currently working and who are managers or aspiring managers.

Certification

ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) Certificate

Cost

This course is fully funded to those currently in employment under the Skills To Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance Initiative

This course is only available to those currently in employment and fully funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.

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March 2026

25 March

CELTEC, Celbridge

Module Content

Understand the factors that may affect performance and motivation in the work place

Evaluate theories of motivation relevant to your workplace
Evaluate the principal factors that may affect performance and motivation in the workplace

Be able to improve levels of motivation and increase performance in the workplace

Select a theory of motivation and apply this to your workplace
Evaluate the impact of applying the theory of motivation on performance in the workplace

Indicative Content

Part 1:

Theories of motivation, including ‘Content’ and ‘Process’ theories, and their application to teams and individuals
Factors that affect performance and motivation (individual differences/needs, manager behaviour, the job and organisational context etc)
Assumptions about human behaviour and the limitations of traditional theories of motivation
Case studies and research evidence on using motivation theory in the workplace
Styles and patterns of behaviour at work
Individual motivation and team motivation and potential conflicts between the two
Incentive systems and the impact on performance

Part 2:

Theories of motivation and their application to teams and individuals
Understanding how individuals and teams are motivated
Tools and techniques for the identification of different motivational needs
Range of techniques to motivate individuals and monitor performance
Positive approaches to offset negative attitudes in the workplace
Measures for evaluating performance such as productivity, quality, cost, time

Companies That Have Benefited From Training