Here are some Team motivation tips for Project Managers
You should share the information you have about the project and give them a sense of ownership. keep your work environment as informal as possible.
To motivate others you have to be motivated yourself and should look for positives in all situations. As a role model, if you are energetic and inviting your team will have confidence in you and will follow willingly.
Divide the project into parts where you can give individuals smaller achievable goals. This gives them the freedom to do things their way while letting them gain in confidence as well as motivation to do the best they can.
Always appreciate your team members, even the small tasks have been done. Do not try to pin the blame on anyone as it creates an environment of distrust.
Provide feedback in a positive manner; give them what was done right, mention the shortcomings and how the team can do better. Be a part of the team when there is blame to take but end your feedback on a positive note.
When building the project team, make sure people are committed to working hard for the team to succeed. Job satisfaction and career growth are often important goals for project team members. Find out what each team member win conditions are, and try to make these part of the project goals. When you are able to get your project staff to work well together towards a challenging goal, a real team may emerge.
Always support your team, give them confidence and give them opportunities to fulfill your confidence. It is imperative that you tell them you are there to support them in case they are stuck.
Let your team be creative. Listen to your team members talk; give them your ear from time to time and really listen. Listen carefully and evaluate ideas on merit. You can get new ideas and things they say can help you improve your policies and even benefit your business.