How To Create a Team That's Gold Standard

The business world is driven by motivation and opportunity, of which there could be no more dramatic illustration than the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In those few amazing weeks we saw what motivation is all about. Although some of those Olympic stars will become rich on the back of their achievements, they were not motivated primarily by money. They were determined to make the best of the talent they have. 

So how can we transfer the lessons from the 2012 Games to the business world? 

Let’s tackle motivation first. Why do people go to work? Some do it to put bread on the table, others have more complicated aspirations, but almost all require some kind of job satisfaction. What that is, depends on the person but everyone wants to feel valued.

This is where managers come in. People join organisations but they almost invariably leave bosses. If you report to someone who acknowledges and rewards your successes, you will not only want to stay, but will be encouraged to perform better.

Good managers, like Olympic coaches have the vital quality of empathy. They understand that for the majority, the strongest motivation is to be recognized for the work you do. That’s not so different from Olympic athletes. If you witnessed the way in which these men and women congratulated each other at the end of a race, you will have understood that what matters most is the endorsement of the crowd and their fellow-competitors.

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