One of the critical components of supervising and managing staff is the ability to inspire, and bring out their internal motivation to participate in organisational goals. Working and engaging with others in a motivational style is an asset, and a skill which can be learned and enhanced. The benefits are numerous: staff members are in touch with their own positive reasons for performing, relationships are respectful, employees feel valued and maintain self esteem, staff retention and morale is improved, and the outcomes for the organisation are enhanced, because team members participate in goal setting and feel part of the solution.

Working in motivationally enhancing styles is part of the skill base required to assist in helping others consider and develop strategies for positive change. It consists of reflection on status quo and the individuals own reasons for change, which in this context, are reframed as part of their role development and participation in their performance and career objectives. The engagement and motivational skills which are taught in this training programme will assist supervisors and managers at all levels to bring out the best in their teams and enhance morale, while eliciting and supporting personal and organisational goals. This one-day Abacus training programme will provide a foundation for participants to develop a motivational style, and a framework for managing their staff relationships at all levels, leading to a more harmonious and productive working environment.