Motivating Teams Without Financial Reward
Most managers cannot change what their people are paid, yet are still accountable for how hard they work. This course covers the sources of motivation a manager genuinely controls, and the everyday practices that make work feel worth doing.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What actually drives discretionary effort at work
- 02Why pay motivates less than managers assume
- 03Recognition that people find meaningful, and the kind that offends
- 04Designing work for autonomy, mastery and purpose
- 05Diagnosing the real causes of disengagement
- 06Holding a team together through bad news and uncertainty
- 07Recognition practices that backfire and why
What you will gain
- Identify what actually drives discretionary effort
- Recognise contribution in ways people find meaningful
- Design work so it carries autonomy and purpose
- Spot and address the causes of disengagement
- Motivate a team through a period of bad news
- Avoid the recognition practices that backfire
Who should attend
- Managers and supervisors without pay authority
- Team leaders in constrained budget environments
- Public sector and non profit managers
- Human resources practitioners advising line managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 28 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 25 to 26 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 29 to 30 Mar 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Leadership & Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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