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Challenge

A multimillion-dollar software company noticed variable motivation levels amongst team members which was blocking team productivity and impacting morale. The company wanted to unify the team and improve individual motivation.

Actions

• Working with the senior management team, DataKey examined specific team situations identifying levers that would increase the internal motivation of various key individuals on the team. 
• Evaluated team members to understand career aspirations, interest in work activities, and personality factors that could contribute to motivation.
• Compiled diagnostics, created detailed management improvement plan.

Results

• Client implemented changes to identified motivation levers and noticed marked improvement in overall team motivation.
• Management mindset evolved from “problem individuals” to “individuals behaving rationally according to their perceptions” which improved conflict resolution and created a more unified “in it together” culture.