what is motivation and the various skills in an organization

                                Tips for Improving Motivational Skills

There are many specific techniques that can be used to increase motivation, but here is a general look at some of the ways to stay motivated:

         Motivating Others - An important skill for managers is to be able to motivate other workers. Understanding what causes a person to become motivated - and stay that way - can help with making sure people are the most productive that they can be.

Rewards - Giving out rewards for good work can be a great way to motivate employees to work harder.

Recognition - While money and other financial rewards are nice, some people are motivated by the chance of being recognized for their skills.

        Self-motivation - In addition to motivating others, managers and other employees can benefit from being able to motivate themselves.

Goals - Having goals that are being worked toward can be a great way for a person to motivate themselves to work harder.

Strength - When a person is able to identify things that make them stronger, it can really help with motivation.

Motivation is one of the forces that lead to performance. Motivation is defined as the desire to achieve a goal or a certain performance level, leading to goal-directed behaviour. When we refer to someone as being motivated, we mean that the person is trying hard to accomplish a certain task. Motivation is clearly important if someone is to perform well; however, it is not sufficient. Ability—or having the skills and knowledge required to perform the job—is also important and is sometimes the key determinant of effectiveness. Finally, environmental factors such as having the resources, information, and support one needs to perform well are critical to determine performance. At different times, one of these three factors may be the key to high performance. For example, for an employee sweeping the floor, motivation may be the most important factor that determines performance. In contrast, even the most motivated individual would not be able to successfully design a house without the necessary talent involved in building quality homes. Being motivated is not the same as being a high performer and is not the sole reason why people perform well, but it is nevertheless a key influence over our performance level.