JOURNAL ARTICLE

Keep Your Team Motivated When a Project Goes Off the Rails.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Zucker, Rebecca 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses strategies for keeping a team motivated when a project is not going well. It highlights the importance of re-establishing or re-defining project goals and vision, involving the team in troubleshooting and defining the path forward, removing obstacles, understanding what motivates team members, and regularly connecting as a team. The article also emphasizes the significance of celebrating small wins and providing personalized recognition. By implementing these strategies, project leaders can re-energize their teams and put poorly performing projects back on track. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2023/10, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173580159
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