The PM definitely has an impact on the team’s motivation and productivity level. In order to successfully motivate the team, the PM must determine what motivates, demotivates, and keeps each member engaged. The PM should make an effort to understand what matters most to each individual since it can vary from person to person. For example, challenge and excitement may keep one member engaged while the social aspect of the job may keep another engaged. The PM can form a team of self-motivated people, if he/she is good at assigning roles/tasks that will satisfy each member’s goal/drive. The PM should be attentive to any conflicts and receptive to constructive criticism a member will bring up. Above all, the PM should try to avoid factors that may demotivate people. One major demotivator is underappreciation, therefore the PM should show their gratitude whenever the team is doing a good job at completing tasks in a timely manner. Simply vocalizing his/her appreciation can provide an incentive for members to remain engaged and strive to do better. By keeping the members motivated and engaged, productivity should increase and the project will stay on track.