Culture

Culture

Motivation

Open Workshop

What really gets people going.

A 90-minute open session on motivation. Understand what genuinely drives people and how to create the conditions where they do their best work.

Format

90-minute live session

DESIGNED FOR

Individuals and small groups of two or three

Open workshop
£ 95 

Per seat, plus VAT. Team rates for three or more.

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Open workshop ticket plus supporting materials

QUICK SUMMARY

In a nutshell.

INCLUDES
  • A 90-minute live session, in person in central London or online
  • A clear model and the few ideas that make the difference
  • Scenario practice in the conversations that matter
  • A personal commitment you leave ready to act on
  • A digital toolkit to use with your own team afterwards
OUTCOMES
  • Understand what actually motivates people, beyond incentives
  • Spot what is draining motivation in your team
  • Leave with practical ways to build energy and commitment
DEEP DIVE

The process, step by step.

Each tool has a specific job and a specific place in the running order. Run them like this and the outcome takes care of itself.

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The Motivation Myth
What the research says really drives motivation.
15 minutes

Explainer

A short input on what motivation actually is, why conventional approaches often fall short, and what the research says about what genuinely drives sustained performance.
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What Drives You
Identify what genuinely motivates you.
30 minutes

Exercise

Individual reflection exercise where participants identify their genuine motivators, examine where those needs are currently being met, and surface where they feel least motivated.
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Motivation by Design
What leaders can do to build motivation.
30 minutes

Discussion

Facilitated conversation on what genuinely motivates people in a team context, what leaders tend to get wrong, and what participants can deliberately do to create better conditions.
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Your Motivation Map
Map your motivators and commit to one change.
15 minutes

Exercise

A practical personal exercise where participants map their motivators, identify their current gaps, and commit to one specific change.
Read more about this tool →
DEEP DIVE

The agenda, step by step.

The session is made up of a series of explainers, scenarios and tools. Read more below to get a clear picture of what to expect.

CLICK EACH ITEM TO READ MORE
The Motivation Myth
What the research says really drives motivation.
15 minutes

Explainer

A short input on what motivation actually is, why conventional approaches often fall short, and what the research says about what genuinely drives sustained performance.
Read more about this tool →
What Drives You
Identify what genuinely motivates you.
30 minutes

Exercise

Individual reflection exercise where participants identify their genuine motivators, examine where those needs are currently being met, and surface where they feel least motivated.
Read more about this tool →
Motivation by Design
What leaders can do to build motivation.
30 minutes

Discussion

Facilitated conversation on what genuinely motivates people in a team context, what leaders tend to get wrong, and what participants can deliberately do to create better conditions.
Read more about this tool →
Your Motivation Map
Map your motivators and commit to one change.
15 minutes

Exercise

A practical personal exercise where participants map their motivators, identify their current gaps, and commit to one specific change.
Read more about this tool →
What you leave with

Three things you walk away with.

Join an open session and learn what really motivates people, alongside peers from other organisations.

What really drives people

Understand what motivates people beyond incentives.

Spot the drains

See what is quietly draining motivation in your team.

Build real energy

Leave with practical ways to build commitment.

How it works

From booking to the room.

one

Book your seat

Choose a date and book online. You get instant confirmation, and an invoice if you need one.

two

Get your details

We send joining instructions, the location or link, and anything to prepare beforehand.

three

Come along

Join a small cohort of peers from other organisations for the session.

four

Take it back

Leave with practical tools and a clear next step to put to work with your own team.

How it works

From purchase to running it.

one

Buy the kit

A one-off purchase, with instant access to every file and a licence for your whole organisation.

two

Download everything

Get the full toolkit as a single download: guides, tools, workbook and slides.

three

Make it yours

Read the facilitator's guide and tailor the deck and materials to your team.

four

Run it

Use the kit as designed and lead your team through the process from start to finish.

In the kit

Everything you need, from start to finish.

The kit is built to be opened and used. No theory to interpret, no convoluted instructions or setup. Everything is ready.

Full Engagement

Everyone collaborates equally and effectively, a carefully designed experience that helps people of all kinds speak up, generate ideas, solve problems and make decisions.

Expert Facilitation

A skilled facilitator guides everyone through the discussions to reach your aims, keeping energy high, making sure everyone contributes, and wrapping up with clear points and actions.

Honest conversations

The discussions teams usually avoid get had openly, and something shifts as a result.

Tools & Techniques

A wide collection of facilitation approaches, from World Cafe to Open Space, Team Canvas to Customer Journey Mapping, chosen to fit your brief.

New Ideas

Fresh thinking might be needed to tackle some of your trickier objectives or most pressing problems.

Tangible Outputs & Action Steps

A clear set of actions to be taken by the team after the workshop to continue improving performance.

In the SESSION

Time well spent, from start to finish.

I've been delivering open workshops for years. They're different beasts to in-person sessions, and I use a considered mix of technology and facilitation techniques to make them effective and engaging experiences. Here's what you can expect when you attend this one.

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Full Engagement

Everyone collaborates equally and effectively, a carefully designed experience that helps people of all kinds speak up, generate ideas, solve problems and make decisions.

Expert Facilitation

A skilled facilitator guides everyone through the discussions to reach your aims, keeping energy high, making sure everyone contributes, and wrapping up with clear points and actions.

Honest conversations

The discussions teams usually avoid get had openly, and something shifts as a result.

Tools & Techniques

A wide collection of facilitation approaches, from World Cafe to Open Space, Team Canvas to Customer Journey Mapping, chosen to fit your brief.

New Ideas

Fresh thinking might be needed to tackle some of your trickier objectives or most pressing problems.

Tangible Outputs & Action Steps

A clear set of actions to be taken by the team after the workshop to continue improving performance.

Is it right for you?

An honest read on fit.

A good fit if
  • You want a practical, working session rather than a lecture
  • You are happy to take part in discussion and activities
  • You can join as an individual or send two or three people
  • You want ideas and tools you can take back to your team
Probably not for you if
  • You are looking for a lecture rather than a working session
  • You want a fully bespoke programme for an intact team, where the team workshop is the better fit
  • You are not ready to act on what you take away
A highly interactive session, full of energy, insightful ideas and new ways of working. I have no hesitation in recommending James.

Common questions.

How do I book a place?

Choose a date on this page, set the number of seats you need, and check out. You will get instant confirmation by email.

Is it online or in person?

Both. Each date runs either in central London or online over Zoom. The format is shown next to each date.

Can I book for more than one person?

Yes. Set the quantity at checkout for the seats you need. Team rates apply for three or more.

What will I walk away with?

A clear, practical grasp of the topic, a few tools you can use straight away, and a digital toolkit to take back to your team.

What if I cannot make the date?

Get in touch and we will move you to another date where we can. If you need a session for your own team, we also run these privately.

Need a hand?

Talk to James first.

If you are not sure whether this is right for your team, a short call is the fastest way to find out. No pressure, no pitch.