1. Money

Discuss in my forum

How Do I Motivate Employees?

By , About.com Guide

One of the most basic skills a manager must master is people management. In the end, all management is people management. Managers must know how to motivate their employees. The articles below answer the question how do I motivate employees.

Management Tips for Motivation

Here is a list of ten top tips to help you be a better motivator.

The Lesson of the Red Horse

The Lesson of the Red Horse stresses the importance of employee motivation and its effect on performance. So what does a nine-year old drawing animals on scraps of paper have to do with Management? A lot really. Read The Lesson of the Red Horse and find out.

Larry Doesn't Work Here Anymore

For employee retention employee motivation is key. Putting each person in the right job is a critical part of that. Read this article to see what a difference you can make by using your people in the spots where they can do their best.

How To Give Orders

Instead of giving orders, a smart manager gives instructions. Learn how to give instruction instead of giving orders to become a better manager.

How To Give Positive Feedback

Another key to successful motivation is the way you give feedback. You have to provide feedback to your employees and they have a right to expect it. Try to focus first on giving positive feedback and resort to negative feedback only as a last resort.

©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.