Your team member is disengaged during project meetings. How can you reignite their motivation?

To reignite their motivation, I’d first have a one-on-one discussion to understand their concerns. By offering support, aligning tasks with their strengths, setting clear goals, and recognizing their contributions, I can foster re-engagement and boost enthusiasm.

Offer a change of scenery: Suggest a meeting at a different location, like a coffee shop or park. Introduce a new element: Incorporate a fun activity or game into the meeting. Give them a bigger role: Assign them a leadership role in a subproject. Provide personalized feedback: Offer constructive criticism and praise tailored to their specific needs.

We can never 'make' someone feel or show motivation in the thing we want them to be motivated about. If someone is disengaged there's a reason that sits behind why they are motivated to be disengaged.. that takes energy to achieve too! As leaders or as colleagues what we can do is create an environment where our team members want to connect with the work we're doing together. They want to contribute. So ask yourselves and them these questions... 1. Do they feel like they have choice and ownership? 2. Do they feel connected to the team and the work? 3. Do they feel capable and know how they add value? Usually one or more of these areas will sit behind the reason for disengagement.

Reigniting a disengaged team member’s motivation can be a game-changer for your project. 1. Start by having a one-on-one conversation to understand their perspective—sometimes, it’s about personal challenges or a lack of connection to the project goals. 2. Encourage them to share their ideas in meetings. You might also assign them a role that aligns with their strengths or interests, making them feel valued. 3. Consider introducing more collaborative activities to foster team spirit and connection. 4. Finally, celebrate small wins together; recognition can be a powerful motivator. By showing you care and value their contributions, you can help spark their enthusiasm again!

I would re-motivate my colleagues at project meetings: a) Address their disengagement directly: Meet to discuss my problems and hear theirs. b) Find the cause: We'll discuss workload, role clarity, and personal issues that may be causing disengagement. c) I'll design solutions based on our discussion, such as changing their workload, clarifying their tasks, or offering more resources. d) Support and encourage: I'll say I believe in them and want them to succeed. Creating a friendly and empathetic environment will hopefully revive their motivation and interest in the endeavor.