Hi, Dana!
I can absolutely relate to your post in regards to lack of motivation and teamwork. I too, have worked in an environment where I felt my supervisor had good intentions, yet he couldn’t express it in the right way, nor he could he motivate or establish teamwork. Within an organization, the employees or the team is a vital part of the success. They are responsible for doing most of the work that keeps the company afloat. When these employees lack motivation, the production is greatly impacted, sales drop and the company will no longer be on the “moving train” to success. The key to keeping the company moving forward is to have motivated employees. One of the best ways to motivate is through teamwork. In my past experiences, I have personally witnessed when employees feel “included” as a part of a team, they are more productive and efficient. Believe that what you’re doing is right. Follow your passion. Do it because you’re meant to do it. Do it to do it, not just to make money. Believe! (Carmichael, 2013).
We can summarize by saying that motivation is important both to an individual and a business. Motivation is important to an individual as: 1. Motivation will help him achieve his personal goals. 2. If an individual is motivated, he will have job satisfaction. 3. Motivation will help in self-development of individual. 4. An individual would always gain by working with a dynamic team.
Similarly, motivation is important to a business as: 1. The more motivated the employees are, the more empowered the team is. 2. The more the teamwork and individual contribution, the more profitable and successful the business. 3. During period of amendments, there will be more adaptability and creativity. 4. Motivation will lead to an optimistic and challenging attitude at the workplace.
(“Importance of Motivation”, 2008).
To conclude,