Seeking a Motivational Speaker for Our Small Software Company in Bangalore – Any Suggestions?

Hi,

Is there anybody in this forum who would like to come to our organization and give a talk on motivation? Ours is a small software company located in Whitefield, Bangalore. We have around 270 employees. I, as a training coordinator and a trainer, want to organize a talk on motivation for our employees. However, our company is not able to spend much on the same. Kindly suggest if you know anybody who could help me.

Regards, Reshma

Hi,

I would recommend you to be more specific on the topic. This might help you address your operational challenges or provide an eye-opening session for your employees. Explain what led you to the conclusion that your employees need a motivating session.

Regards,
Vijayakumar

Hi Vijayakumar,

It's not that our employees are not motivated. However, a session on motivation would further strengthen the motivation towards work that they have. Basically, I could say it could be an eye-opener. Once in a while, having such talks will definitely boost the energy level of the employees.

Regards,
Reshma

Hi All,

Sorry, I think I made a wrong statement when I said our company cannot afford to spend much. Rather, I would like to rephrase it by asking if there is anybody who would volunteer to speak without expecting anything in return? I do not know if I am asking for too much, but I believe there is nothing wrong in trying!

Regards,
Reshma

Hi,

I would suggest, why don't you do the same? This will be of no extra cost to the company. If the company is willing to spend something, you can arrange some consolation gifts and food for employees at the meeting. A motivational presentation will be the best, which must include stories. Always seize the opportunity.

Regards,
Meghal

Reshma, my understanding is that for motivation, you should become strong and confident. Have you ever read the book 'Wings of Fire' by Sir APJ? Please read that book from start to end or read the articles by NR or Sudha Murthy. If you want those articles, I can send them to you. Try your best. Cheers, Rohit P.

Dear Reshma,

I find myself in Bangalore between the 19th and 22nd, and I will have to leave on the 22nd. During these four days, I am tied up between normal working hours. If it is okay with you, I could address the gathering one evening after around 18:00 hrs.

Please let me know now so that I can plan accordingly.

S.K. Sundararajan
HRD Manager

Dear Reshma,

I am a Bangalore-based freelance soft skills and behavioral trainer. I handle training programs across a spectrum of industries. My contact details are as follows:
E-mail: din2704@rediffmail.com
Mobile No: [insert mobile number here]

You can review my e-Brochure to learn more about my training programs.

Just yesterday, I was in Whitefield for pre-training consultations with a software company located in ITPL. Next week, I will be there for three days to train the staff of that company.

I also provide HR consulting services. Training is not always the solution; the remedy may be something else! Please contact me on my mobile to schedule a meeting.

Thank you,
Dinesh V Divekar

Dear Reshma,

Please invite me to the motivational lecture you are going to arrange. I can add value by reading some motivational poems which I have written.

Regards,
Sudhakar

Hi,

I would suggest planning employee workshops. Additionally, try to identify the motivating factors for individual employees. You can then create a plan on 'how to motivate your employees, assist employees in practicing self-motivation, and track motivation levels regularly'.

I do not believe that an external motivator can sustainably influence employees' motivation levels. The impact of a 'motivation talk' may only last for hours or days.

Best of luck

Hi,

I appreciate that you are thinking about your company employees and their motivation factors. I hope you may have done a few research studies to understand the inclinations and motivation factors of the employees. Each employee has their own set of priority motivation factors.

I would suggest conducting counseling sessions for the employees every week to understand their feelings. If you are the HR head or executive, or in any other position, try to take initiative. I have seen many of the friends on CiteHR mentioning that they are not exposed to all HR activities. Therefore, when you get the opportunity, make sure to utilize it.

I don't mean to imply that you should not bring in external experts to explain and implement motivation processes in your organization. What I mean is, first try to understand and implement the process yourself because you are in the work environment and have a better understanding of things internally.

ALL THE BEST...

Bye,
Sandeep
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Hi Sandeep,

Thank you so much. I really appreciate all the responses that I got from citehr, and I have even called and thanked a few of you whom I could reach. To others, I extend my appreciations because I was overwhelmed by the responses. You all have mentored us juniors as a mother hen and always supported and encouraged us.

I am now looking at internal options. I have already proposed to the management about a counseling link where the employees, without displaying their identity, can put forth their concerns. I, having a psychology background, would go forward and do the counseling if necessary.

I have also shown them the movie "The Pursuit of Happiness."

Three cheers to citehr members. There cannot be any mentor better than you guys...not even the bosses 😊😆

Regards, Reshma

Hey, give them a leave for a week. That's a motivating and the best gift you can give your employees.

Cheers!
Merry Christmas

Hi,

I am Sivasankaran with 30 years of experience in HR in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Bangalore. I am from TISS Mumbai and have just started my Training Organization.

We can discuss your requirements if interested.

Thanks,
Sivasankaran

Hi,

I think, why don't you arrange an open forum for all the employees or a small get-together where employees can share their problems and you address their issues. If the grievances are solved, then people will automatically feel positively about the organization.

Another suggestion is to implement a thank you card system in the organization. It will definitely work to motivate the employees. The thank you card system works on the following criteria:

1. Make department-wise groups of people.
2. Frame rules for the exchange of thank you cards.
3. Thank you cards will be for helping each other in official work.
4. At the end of the month, whoever receives the maximum thank you cards will get a small or big gift hamper.

This will make a lot of difference in employee morale.

Samer