Team Motivation Research Articles

Agile Practices and IT Development Team Well-Being: Unveiling the Path to Successful Project Delivery

Agile methods have become popular in the field of software development, offering improved efficiency and product quality. Despite this widespread use, fewer studies have explored in one model their effect on job stress, psychological safety, job engagement, and enhanced job and career satisfaction, which are all the factors that can impact project success delivery. Our study surveyed software development teams with extensive agile experiences. The findings showed that agile practices have a positive influence on job and career satisfaction, better job engagement, improved psychological safety, and project success delivery. However, there are high levels of job stress reported that negatively affect job satisfaction and project results. Therefore, successfully implementing agile methods depends on maintaining sustainable development practices and improving the level of motivation in the agile teams.

Matrix Structure and Manpower Development: A Paradigm Shift

The paper examine matrix structure and manpower development;a paradigm shift. The aim of this research is to determine the extent to which matrix structure improves an organisational manpower effectiveness as well as to ascertain how matrix structure increase organisational manpower efficiency. The content analysis methodology was used in this study. The data and information used in this study are from the existing literature and previous studies. The secondary data sources include textbooks, journal articles, reports and internet. Research question raised in this paper was explored by the concept of matrix structure. The findings of the research reveal that team motivation, problem solving, skills and knowledge acquired on the job enhance manpower effectiveness while the managerial skills required in the matrix structure centred on positive on the positive achievement of the firm and individual employee. The study recommends that careful attention should be paid to the creation of matrix structure in terms of coordination, communication and control.

Development of a regression model for effective labour management of an IT project

The object of the study is human resource management in IT projects, where the diversity of cultural characteristics and communication practices can affect the efficiency of task performance. The main problem addressed in this study is to identify the key factors that affect the effectiveness of human resource management in IT projects and to identify problem areas that need to be adjusted to improve the productivity and quality of teamwork. The study findings showed that the effectiveness of human resource management in IT projects largely depends on four main aggregate indicators: communication and interaction, cultural factors, leadership and management, and technical and professional skills. In particular, the model found that improved communication and interaction, as well as leadership and management, have the greatest positive impact on overall performance. Instead, cultural differences can create barriers that negatively affect teamwork performance. The findings are explained by the fact that effective communication and interaction are fundamental to coordinating teamwork, ensuring clarity of tasks, and timely information exchange. Leadership and management determine team motivation, conflict resolution strategies, and the overall direction of activities. The negative impact of cultural factors is explained by language barriers, differences in work approaches, and other cultural characteristics that can make it difficult to understand and cooperate. These findings can be used in practice in IT projects where multicultural teams work. They provide valuable guidance for leaders and managers on which aspects of management to focus on to improve team effectiveness. In particular, effective communication practices should be implemented, leadership skills and strategic planning should be developed, and cultural sensitivity should be taken into account, as well as training and development of technical and professional skills of team members. This will help overcome cultural barriers, improve collaboration, and increase the overall productivity of IT projects.

Stimulating the Potential of Private High School Teachers: Innovative Strategies to Promote Cohesion and Work Motivation

This paper first analyzes the career challenges commonly faced by teachers in private high schools, such as burnout, limited development, and insufficient incentives, and then proposes measures to enhance teachers team cohesion and motivation, including optimizing the salary structure, constructing a personalized career development plan, reinforcing the professional growth support system, enhancing the team s cultural identity, and implementing diversified incentives. Practice has shown that these strategies have obvious effects in improving teachers job satisfaction, promoting teamwork, and enhancing teaching quality. This paper not only provides private high schools with new ideas to enhance the stability of the teaching force, but also contributes to the improvement of the overall quality of education.

TechMark: a framework for the development, engagement, and motivation of software teams in IT organizations based on gamification.

In today's fast-moving world of information technology (IT), software professionals are crucial for a company's success. However, they frequently experience low motivation as a result of competitive pressures, unclear incentives, and communication gaps. This underscores the critical need to handle these internal marketing challenges such as employee motivation, development, and engagement in IT organizations. Internal marketing practices aiming at attracting, engaging, and inspiring employees to use excellent services have become increasingly important. Internal marketing is attracting, engaging, and motivating employees as internal customers to utilize their quality services. Gamification has emerged as a significant trend over recent years. Despite the expanding use of gamification in the workplace, there is still a lack of focus on internal marketing tactics that incorporate gamification approaches. Thus, addressing the challenges related to employee motivation, development, and engagement is crucial. Therefore, as a principal contribution, this research presents a comprehensive framework designed to implement gamified solutions for software teams of IT organizations. This framework has been tailored to effectively address the challenges posed by internal marketing by optimizing motivation, development, and engagement. Moreover, the framework is applied to design and implement a gamified work portal (GWP) through a systematic process, including the design of low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes. Additionally, the GWP is validated through a quasi-experiment involving IT professionals from different IT organizations to authenticate the effectiveness of framework. Finally, the outclass results obtained by the gamification-based GWP highlight the effectiveness of the proposed gamification approach in enhancing development, motivation, and engagement while fostering ongoing knowledge of the employees.

PECULIARITIES OF COMMUNICATIVE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCE

This article discusses the features of communicative competence, which is an integral part of modern leadership, ensuring successful interaction in a diverse and rapidly changing environment. Leaders with high communication skills can adapt to the challenges of the time, maintain a high level of team motivation, and achieve their goals. The authors explore the key aspects and characteristics of leaders' communicative competence. It is crucial for successful team management in a globalized and culturally diverse environment. In addition, the paper presents the main components of communicative leadership competence, analyses the works of domestic and foreign scholars on leadership competence, studies modern views of communicative leadership competence, and considers the leadership competence of future teachers of English. It is known that communicative leadership competence is an integral part of the professional training of future teachers of English. High communicative skills allow teachers to interact effectively with students and colleagues, create a positive and productive learning environment, and contribute to their personal and professional growth.

Product Team in Transition: A Qualitative Case Study of Team Motivation and Collaboration during Agile Adaptation

Product Team in Transition: A Qualitative Case Study of Team Motivation and Collaboration during Agile Adaptation

How Entrepreneurial Competence and Leadership Style Affect Business Performance

This research is based on the importance of entrepreneurial skills and leadership style in influencing business performance, especially for women entrepreneurs. In the age of globalization and increasingly intense competition, women entrepreneurs must possess sufficient skills and apply efficient leadership styles in order to achieve the best business outcomes. The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which entrepreneurial skills and leadership styles impact the business performance of women entrepreneurs. This study involved women entrepreneurs in Bekasi district with 100 respondents randomly selected as the research sample. Information was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the Smart PLS (Partial Least Squares) technique to test the research model and hypotheses. The analysis found that entrepreneurial ability and leadership style have a major impact on firm performance. The entrepreneurial capability has been shown to make a significant contribution to improving operational efficiency and the ability to innovate, while a flexible and inspiring leadership style is able to improve team motivation and performance. It was found that it is important for women entrepreneurs to develop appropriate competencies and leadership styles to support their business success.

A Micro-level Analysis of Paradoxes: Leadership, Time Orientation, Team Motivation and CQ

A Micro-level Analysis of Paradoxes: Leadership, Time Orientation, Team Motivation and CQ

Motivation in Virtual Teams: A Dynamic Exploration of Trajectories and Contextual Associations

Motivation in Virtual Teams: A Dynamic Exploration of Trajectories and Contextual Associations

Leadership Styles and Their Influence on Project Team Performance

Leadership styles play a pivotal role in shaping the dynamics and performance of project teams, directly influencing the success of projects across various industries. This study explores the impact of different leadership styles—transformational, transactional, laissez-faire, servant, situational, and distributed—on project team performance. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the research provides a comprehensive analysis of how these leadership styles affect team outcomes. The findings reveal that transformational leadership significantly enhances team motivation, cohesion, and performance, particularly in environments requiring innovation and adaptability. Transactional leadership, while effective in structured settings, may limit creativity and flexibility. The study also highlights the challenges of laissez-faire leadership and underscores the value of servant and situational leadership in fostering team collaboration and addressing diverse needs. The implications for project managers and organizations include the importance of selecting and cultivating the appropriate leadership style to align with the specific demands of the project and team. Future research directions include examining the integration of multiple leadership styles and their long-term effects on team performance.

The Influence of School Principal Leadership, Work Team, and Work Motivation on Satisfaction Work Junior High School Teacher in Minahasa District

Teachers are dissatisfied with their colleagues or work teams at school. Objective research looks at the influence of principal leadership, work teams, and work motivation on the satisfaction of Work Teachers. Method study approaches quantitatively. Results study show There is an influence of direct leadership head school to motivation Work Teachers. There is influence direct leadership head school to satisfaction Work Teacher. There is influence leadership head schools indirectly affect job satisfaction through teacher work motivation. There is an influence team directly on teacher work motivation. There is a direct influence on the work team teacher job satisfaction. There is an indirect influence of work teams on teacher job satisfaction through work motivation. There is an influence of work motivation on teacher job satisfaction. The research conclusion is that there is a direct and indirect relationship between school principal leadership, work teams, and work motivation satisfaction among Work Teachers.

Factors Related to Effective Teamwork Performance in Nursing

Introduction. The importance of teamwork in nursing has gained an increased attention in recent years due to the complexity of the healthcare delivery system, and a shortage of nurses, which has resulted in increased workloads which may result in work errors, thus impacting patient, nurse, and organizational outcomes. Effective nursing teamwork is vital for the provision of high-quality healthcare.Aim. This review examines current research on teamwork in nursing with a focus on factors related to effective teamwork performance.Methods. A narrative review of articles regarding the factors which influence effective teamwork in nursing was carried out between December 2023 and January 2024. An electronic search of the Pub- Med database was applied to select relevant articles using the keywords teamwork among nurses, effective teamwork, and nursing.Results. The online search resulted in 854 articles. Twenty-one articles were then selected for a full-text review. Five articles met the inclusion criteria. Factors related to effective teamwork performance in different domains have been identified and described in the present research. Those factors are: trust among team members, team motivation, effective working environment, effective communication, effective team management, education about team- work, measurement of teamwork, knowledge sharing among team members, and interventions for enhancing nurses’ teamwork.Conclusion. It has been proven that effective teamwork is key to ensuring quality of care, better healthcare outcomes, and patient and healthcare worker safety. Therefore, facilitating and supporting effective teamwork should be one of the priorities of healthcare organizations. To achieve this, it is necessary to take into account the factors related to effective teamwork performance. The emphasis should be on strengthening the effective teamwork of nurses for the benefit of quality patient care.

Impact and Sustainability of Virtual Teams in an Adaptive World

Abstract Virtual Teams Model is nowadays a framework, moreover a structure designed to guide the organization of teams that collaborate remotely, and there are still different voices which are debating the effectiveness and efficiency of related structure in an adaptive environment. The current scientific literature is likely continuing to evolve, researchers are exploring topics related to impact of virtual collaboration and the sustainability of the model for business success, looking at motivation as the main human factor which values high. The research method was appointed quantitative and qualitative methods, two structured, three months’ period surveys and questionnaires were conducted, the qualitative phase aimed to uncover rich, context-specific information that quantitative methods alone might not capture. 30 IT specialists from Bucharest, average 32, were asked the three semi structured questions about the overall impact, long term sustainability and employers’ motivation of virtual teams’ setup in their organizations. The analysis unveils a significant boost in impact, and a simultaneous decline in sustainability and motivation. While heightened impact signals successful outcomes, reduced sustainability shows challenges in keeping long-term effectiveness. At the same time, waning motivation poses a risk to team engagement and overall performance. Striking a balance is crucial; strategies focusing not only on maximizing immediate impact but also on sustaining effectiveness and bolstering motivation are vital for enduring success in team dynamics. Initiative-taking measures and adaptive leadership are imperative to navigate and mitigate potential setbacks in the interplay of impact, sustainability, and motivation.

The role of data analysis in modern football: from statistics to strategy

The article discusses the role of data analysis in football, from initial data collection to using complex analytical models for strategic decisions. The importance of data analysis is particularly highlighted for developing strategies and achieving success on the field, including aspects such as player analysis, team analysis, and match result forecasting. The significant potential of data analysis lies in improving strategies and enhancing team competitiveness, as well as its importance for football management and coaching. Beyond the strategic advantages, data analysis fosters a culture of objectivity within football. Traditionally, player evaluation and tactical decisions relied heavily on intuition and experience. Data analysis provides a quantifiable layer, enabling coaches to assess performance with greater precision. This reduces bias and allows for data-driven decisions, ultimately leading to a more optimized and effective approach to the beautiful game. Furthermore, data analysis empowers fans with deeper insights. Statistical breakdowns and visualizations enhance fan engagement, fostering a more analytical understanding and appreciation for the complex strategies unfolding on the pitch. Data also opens up new horizons for scouts. Algorithms can analyze vast amounts of information about potential players, uncovering previously unnoticed talents. This enables clubs to find future stars and gain a competitive edge. Additionally, data analysis promotes fairer player evaluations. Instead of relying solely on coaches' impressions, it's now possible to objectively assess the contribution of each player on the field, regardless of their stardom. This enhances team spirit and motivation. The evolution of using statistical data in football highlights the role of data analysis in identifying and developing young talents, as well as in addressing aspects such as player injuries and optimizing physical training. These additional aspects underscore the importance of data analysis for a comprehensive approach to football management and coaching.

Pengaruh Peran Kepemimpinan Komunikasi Interpersonal dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Tutor dalam Memberantas Buta Aksara di Kabupaten Karawang

The Indonesian government is accelerating the National Movement for Accelerating the Nine-Year Compulsory Education Completion and Eradication of Illiteracy. In West Java Province, the illiterate population amounts to 1,512,899 (2.4%), with Karawang Regency having 117,710 illiterate individuals. Karawang has developed a model for eradicating illiteracy within 32 days, starting from preparation, through the process, to implementation of learning activities tailored to the location. Typically, illiterate learners are adults. Effective leadership plays a crucial role in an educative and persuasive approach, enabling smooth interpersonal communication through the use of Knowledge, Information, and Education (KIE) communication techniques. Local governments strive to boost the motivation of tutor teams, supervisors, and monitoring teams in the 32-day illiteracy eradication program. Simultaneously, local governments conduct widespread illiteracy learning activities and have received recognition from MURI (Indonesian World Records Museum) for achieving literacy in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Interpersonal communication enhances the motivation of tutors and relationships with illiterate learners, as evidenced by the evaluation of the success of the 32-day illiteracy learning program. Learners are able to read, write, and calculate (CALISTUNG), and subsequently, they can prepare for equivalency exams (Package A). The outstanding performance of tutors and supervision teams, prepared by the local government of Karawang Regency through the Department of Education and Sports, demonstrates spectacular success. Karawang Regency serves as a model for the 32-day illiteracy eradication program in each province and at the national level.

Effect of Project Team Management Practices on Project Performance: A Case of the National Union of Disabilities’ Organizations of Rwanda Project Implemented in Rubavu District, Rwanda by University of Rwanda - College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine

The main objective of this study was to assess the influence of team acquisition, training & development and motivation on project performance, encompassing scope management, cost control, timeliness, quality of deliverables, and stakeholder satisfaction. Effective management of project teams is pivotal in determining project success. This research endeavors to examine the correlation between project team management practices and project performance within the framework of the National Union of Disabilities’ Organizations of Rwanda (NUDOR) project implemented by University of Rwanda - College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (UR-CAVM) in Rubavu District from 2020 to 2022. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the research incorporated quantitative data derived from questionnaires and qualitative. The anticipated findings seek to illuminate the efficacy of team acquisition processes, underscore the importance of team training and development in enhancing project performance, and elucidate the role of team motivation in attaining project objectives. Furthermore, the research aims to uncover how these team management practices influence effective project scope management, strategies for cost control, adherence to project timelines, delivery quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. Strong positive correlations are observed between various team management factors and project performance. Specifically, the findings reveal that team acquisition, team training and development, and team motivation exhibit significant coefficients of β1: 0.302 (p: 0.000), β2: 0.123 (p: 0.046), and β3: 0.546 (p: 0.000) respectively. All these coefficients are statistically significant, as indicated by their associated Sig. values below 0.05. NUDOR project team should keep enhancing recruitment and selection process, invest in training and development, foster motivation strategies and conduct regular performance evaluation to ensure that individuals with the right skills, experience, and cultural fit are brought on board and their performance sustained.

Facilities and Equipment Service Management Model: Team Motivation Practices

This study aims to deepen knowledge of hospital service management, with a focus on functions, procedures and processes related to non-medical Facilities and Equipment. Using four interviews with key professionals and a questionnaire completed by 52 employees, the research explores common themes and their practical implications. The study offers a comprehensive analysis of hospital dynamics, highlighting the complexity of functions and procedures for operational efficiency. It identifies effective process monitoring as crucial to the timely completion of hospital activities and proposes areas for improvement, such as process management and digitalisation, providing valuable guidance for managers and healthcare professionals.

The motivational micromanager

Micromanagement is a well-known phenomenon in the modern workplace. However, there’s a new subtype of micromanager: the motivational micromanager. This type of manager is showing up more and more in offices around the globe, and they can be as dangerous to innovation and team motivation as traditional micromanagers. The objective of this paper is to introduce the concept of the motivational micromanager, a leader who believes that when they give advice and detailed instructions, often with a smile and great enthusiasm, they are motivating their employees to succeed. Micromanagement is seen by many as even dangerous to organizational success and employees who work for motivational micromanagers are also at risk for burnout and quiet quitting because they, too, feel the strain of following detailed instructions, respecting a rigid regime, and avoiding mistakes at all costs. We discuss how motivational managers can shake free of the delusion that they are serving their employees. They need training and support to learn how to encourage others to come up with their own solutions, to create positive work cultures where innovation flows, to give and receive feedback without fear of retaliation, and to accept that mistakes are part of the learning process. The motivational micromanager borrows from two leadership constructs of empowerment and micromanagement. On the one side leaders wish to empower others with the best intentions and a motivational approach, on the other hand however the reality of the execution indicates a new sub-form of micromanagement. The distinctive contribution of this paper is to firstly label and uncover motivational micromanagement and raise awareness that this new species of managers exists and secondly to provide practical implications for MBA students, Executive Education programs and managers to move out of the micromanagement and into a truly empowering mode of leadership.

Key structure and processes in esports teams: a systematic review

Why are there numerous cases of esports teams with superstar rosters that have failed? This question highlights that having top professional players with extraordinary individual skills may not be enough to achieve success. Since winning is a primary goal, it is crucial to understand all the variables that positively influence performance. While individual performance is critical to success as part of an esports team, team dynamics, structures, and processes also foster group functioning and performance. Thus, this research aims to conduct a systematic review of the team variables involved in the performance of esports teams. For this purpose, we conducted a literature search following the PRISMA guidelines in Science Direct, Web of Science, and PsycInfo databases since 2023. This search resulted in 371 articles, and after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of twenty-three scientific articles were analyzed. The results were grouped under seven main topics: 1) Organigram, 2) Stages of a team, 3) Team structure, 4) Team variables and processes, 5) Leadership, 6) Lack of experience in team integration, and 7) Holistic and integral perspective. To conclude, more research is needed to study the effect of team dynamics in esports, as well as to highlight the role of the psychologist in fostering group dynamics to improve team cohesion, coordination, motivation, performance, and synergy.