Motivation in the Indian IT environment is very difficult. There is a need for a customized plan to motivate teams in India Inc.

1. Teams in the Indian IT Scenario

2. Money is not the only motivation

3. Various theories abound
 The incentive theory of motivation
 Drive-reduction theories
 Cognitive dissonance theory
 Key Experiences and Motivation
 Need hierarchy theory
 Herzberg’s two-factor theory
 Alderfer’s ERG theory
 Self-determination theory
 Goal theory
 Intrinsic motivation and the 16 basic desires theory

4. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
The closest to real-life scenario

5. Which one is the best for my team?
One Size Fits All
Not applicable
in real-life

6. Common Factors are few

7. Horses for Courses is the key
 Motivation techniques differ for
employees as per their experience
 Customize as per your team

8. The Young Ones
 less than 3 years experience
Show me
the
Money !!!
Fun @
Work
@Work
Challenges

9. The Teenagers
 3 to 7 years experience
Onsite
Opps.
@Work
Challenges
Promotions

10. The Adults
 7 to 15 years experience
Achievements
Responsibilities
@Work
Challenges

11. The Seniors
 More than15 years experience
Emotional
Connect
Promotions
Responsibilities

12. What will help (as a Manager)?
 Good working relationship
 Conducive environment
 Smile on your face
 Emotional binding