There are several key ingredients that make up the successful team building scenario and motivation is just one of the more important one. Motivation is the element that is going to help keep the team going even when the going gets tough and everyone feels like bailing on the project. Keeping the motivational spirits high is an ongoing process that should be exercised at every turn in the project process.

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The following are some of the points to consider in the quest to keep the team motivated:

 Everyone within the team needs some motivation periodically to keep their contributions at its desired optimum level, thus finding the elements that motivate them should be done early on in the project. Upon identification these should be used as often as needed to keep them motivated.

 Listening to motivational and inspirational material will also help to keep and individual motivated. Companies that are focused on keeping their staff highly motivated usually provide various motivational tools for this purpose. These may include audio presentation, motivational seminars, motivational pep talks and many others.

 Getting all the team members to focus on the positives rather than the negatives also helps to keep them motivated. Realizing that the negative elements are not hindrances will give them the zest to look beyond and find solutions to overcome any probable setbacks.

 It would also be very helpful if all involved in the team can visualize the end goal together thus giving them a clear understanding and connection to the said goal. This is usually a good enough reason to work effectively towards the intended goal.

 Creating an understanding and approachable demeanor will also contribute positively to motivating the team members. When people feel understood and accepted, they are more willing to go the extra mile to produce optimum results, simply because they are confident that their efforts will be appreciated and acknowledged.