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The motivation toolkit: Practical ways to energise your team

A practical, interactive workshop to give managers a range of tools to help them motivate themselves and their teams.

Course overview

2025/26 Semester 1&2 courses: This half-day course is delivered, in-person workshop (on campus) and will run several times during the year.


During the session we will review theories on motivation, the importance of feedback and understanding the evolving psychological contract we have at work, viewed through the perspectives of an inter-generational workforce. We will also consider how feeling psychologically safe supports workplace motivation and performance.

The in-person workshop is supported by a range of additional blended learning resources which can be accessed through a playlist hosted on our Development toolkit, offering managers the opportunity to engage with a wide range of resources tailored to their particular interests.

Course structure

  • This course will be delivered in-person event (on campus) as a three hour session (including a short break)
  • There is a requirement to complete pre-work in advance of attending the in-person session

Who should attend

This workshop is aimed at line managers and provides a range of tools and theories to motivate and energise your teams.

Facilitator

Debra Parsons, Senior Learning and Organisational Development Consultant


Pre-work

Review and complete the pre-work for this course.


This course uses blended learning to make the most of your time. The session focuses on interaction, knowledge sharing and practice, ensuring you have plenty of opportunities to embed learning on the job.

Please note, you will need to complete all accompanying work and come to the session prepared and ready to engage with your colleagues.

The pre-work for this course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Access the course materials, including pre work.


Intended learning outcomes

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By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Understand the science of motivation (what motivates you and people around you)
  • Use techniques to build motivational drivers into everyday tasks
  • Describe what great feedback looks like and deliver feedback using an effective tool
  • Understand how valuing personal preferences and viewpoints can contribute to a more effective motivation and delegation strategy

Key management behaviours

Review how this course will help you to develop skills and knowledge.


This course will help you to:

  • Builds strong, trusting relationships
  • Builds a strong, cohesive and balanced team
  • Delegates effectively with clear objectives and empowers decision making
  • Supports the development of knowledge, skills and behaviours
  • Seeks feedback from others on their own performance
  • Supports the development of knowledge, skills and behaviours
  • Embraces equality, diversity and inclusivity
  • Prioritises wellbeing and a positive working environment
  • Encourages innovation

Related online learning and resources

Access online tools and support on-demand.



Book or cancel your place using ESS

Find out how to book or cancel your place, plus read guidance on required timescales and discussions with your managers.


Discussing your learning and development with your line manager

We assume that if you need permission or agreement to attend this course you will have arranged this before booking. To ensure the training is suitable and your learning can be transferred back to the workplace, you should also have discussed the following with your line manager:

  • how this training will help to deliver your individual or team goals
  • the expected outcomes (what is expected to change or improve as a result)
  • any support required post-course to enable you to transfer your learning back to the workplace

Your manager will receive an automated notification when you book or cancel a place on a course using ESS.

Book your place

You must book your place using Employee Self-Service (ESS). Places will be available to book on self-service up to 24 hours before the course, to allow for participants to complete the required pre-work. Download instructions on how to book your place using ESS.

The session will be delivered in-person.

Please note that we do not hold a waiting list for this course.

Cancel your place

You can cancel your place using Employee Self-Service (ESS). Download instructions on how to cancel your place using ESS.

Please cancel your place as early as possible (and at least three days in advance) to allow others to book instead.

Course date:

  • Thursday 11 December 2025, 10am - 1pm

Booking details

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Enquiries

If you have any questions, please contact us.