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IT Team Motivation: How to Inspire Teammates as a Leader

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MLSDev | Anastasiia Lastovetska | March 17, 2023

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When it comes to motivating team members, every leader has their style. Some leaders prefer a more hands-on approach, while others prefer a more laissez-faire stance.  So let’s discuss the methods to inspire and motivate teammates as a leader. Come along!

Establish Trust

Establishing trust is one of the most important contributions you can bring to a team. Trust is the glue that holds groups together and allows them to accomplish great things. Moreover, it spreads over customers who come to get the help of dedicated software developers. But how do you build trust?

It starts with being authentic and honest with your team members. Here are a few examples of what you can do:

  • Be transparent about your own goals and expectations.
  • Encourage open communication by creating an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.
  • Make an effort to get to know each team member personally.
  • Be truthful when giving feedback, both positive and negative.

Most importantly, keep your word and follow through on your commitments. When team members trust each other, they are more likely to cooperate, collaborate, and be creative. They are also more likely to stick with the team through thick and thin. So if you want your team to achieve its full potential, prioritize building trust.

Celebrate successes

Celebrating successes is a great way to encourage team members. It makes everyone feel appreciated, and it also lets everyone know what the goals are. It also shows that the company cares about its employees and wants to see them succeed.

Encourage team members to take ownership

Allow them to lead

One of the best ways to encourage team members to take ownership of their work is to allow them to lead. It doesn’t mean that you should hand over the reins entirely, but rather allow team members to take on additional responsibility and make decisions within their area of expertise.

For example, if you have a team member knowledgeable about how to make a social media app, ask them to lead a discussion or presentation. It will not only demonstrate your faith in their abilities, but it will also give them a sense of ownership and responsibility for the team’s success.

Provide feedback regularly

Another way to encourage team members to take ownership of their work is to provide regular feedback. It should be specific, objective, and focused on the individual’s strengths and weaknesses. Giving team members regular feedback helps them identify areas where they need to improve and celebrate their successes.

Foster a collaborative environment

One of the most important aspects of being a good leader is fostering a collaborative environment. It means creating an atmosphere where team members feel comfortable working together towards a common goal. Achieving this cannot be easy, but it’s worth it.

When team members feel like they’re part of a supportive community, they’re more likely to be creative and productive. Here are the tips for remotely working teams. So how do you foster a collaborative environment?

Steps to a collaborative environment

First, promote open communication. Encourage team members to share their ideas, even if they still need to develop fully. Second, encourage debate and discussion. Allow team members to challenge each other respectfully. And third, show respect for all team members, no matter their position on the totem pole. Promoting these values will create a collaborative environment to help your team succeed.

Pay attention to workers

At its best, a workplace is a supportive environment where every employee can thrive. Consider each worker’s unique needs and circumstances to create such an environment. For example, parents may need flexible hours or access to child care. And employees with chronic health conditions may need accommodations such as a standing desk or extra breaks. And employees who are dealing with personal challenges may appreciate a supportive conversation with a manager.

It takes a high emotional intelligence to see these aspects. However, by taking the time to understand the needs of each individual, employers can create a work environment that meets everyone’s needs and helps them reach their full potential.

Be a role model

A role model is someone other people look up to as an example of how to live their life. Of course, there are different types of role models for other people. For example, developers might look up to Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg as examples of how to create successful businesses. And so on.

We all have role models, whether we realize it or not. So, how can you inspire and lead others? First, do your work the best. Second, showing off your achievements is okay, but make sure you don’t come across as arrogant or condescending. Then, be approachable. If you’re aloof or unapproachable, people will be less likely to look up to you as a role model.

In conclusion, consider what will work best for your team to motivate them. Each answer fits only some groups or all members of the same team. The key is to be observant and understand each individual so you can help them find intrinsic motivation. Then, as you grow as a leader, keep these different types of extrinsic motivation in mind and use them accordingly.

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Author’s bio: Anastasiia Lastovetska is a technology writer at MLSDev, a software development company that builds web & mobile app solutions from scratch. She researches the area of technology to create great content about app development, UX/UI design, tech & business consulting.


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