There is a "lust to finish" (John Wesley) and the key principle is that progress motivates - moving forward leads them to raise their game.
Feed back on progress helps motivation either to spur people on or to concentrate the mind on what yet needs to be done.
To create a motivating environment here are a few guidelines :
1. Beware of creating a restrictive organisation with an over -emphasis on controls.
2. Avoid public criticisms of individuals.
3. Ensure Herzberg's hygiene factors are catered for - the physical and psychological well -being of people should have high priority.
4. Control systems should only be introduced where necessary
5. Give people an input into decisions which affect their working lives (Especially in respect of substantial change)
6. Keep units and sub- units as small as possible (for large units tend to be bureaucratic and demotivational if they lack inspired leaders)
7. Pay attention to job design - avoid repetitive work, introduce variety
8. Give people autonomy and a job with a "Product" that an individual can recognise as his/ her own
9. Ensure an individual understands the significance of their job in relation to the whole, which will also encourage new ideas and motivation.
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