Thread: FAHA: What happens when your team runs out of motivation?
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From my experience teams go through cycles of intense excitement (Kickoff) followed by a gradual lessening of interest until the end when the thrill returns (Regional). A few will continue with it to the end. This is similar to any group endeavor. A few will ramrod the process, a few will stand by and pitch in occaissonally, a few will offer advice and a few will wander away when its no longer "fun". Keep the ones interested and excited away from the complainers and whiners and it should all work out well. The optimum would be a well organized, highly motivated, interested group of committed individuals who do it because they love it. After the inspiration and initial gee-whiz has worn off its just getting down to business and moving forward with the group. Their expectations need to be tempered with realism. Not everyone will get to be a star and not everyone will get their way all the time. Sort of like life in general. Some also serve who only stand and wait.