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Diploma · 800 h · 8 modules
Diploma in Motivation and Cohesion Strategies
The Diploma in Motivation and Cohesion StrategiesThis program is designed to enhance leadership and team management skills, boosting performance and commitment. You will learn to create a positive and productive work environmen
Duration800 h
FormatOnline
Starts7 December
Places20 / 20
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What is the Diploma in Motivation and Cohesion Strategies?
The Diploma in Motivation and Cohesion Strategies
This program is designed to enhance leadership and team management skills, boosting performance and commitment. You will learn to create a positive and productive work environment, mastering techniques in motivation, effective communication, and conflict resolution. This program provides you with the necessary tools to build high-performing teams and foster a strong and cohesive organizational culture.
Differential Advantages
- Development of practical skills: Application of motivational strategies in real-life cases.
- Effective communication techniques: Improvement of interpersonal and group communication.
- Conflict management: Constructive resolution of disagreements and tensions.
- Building high-performance teams: Fostering collaboration and commitment.
- Transformational leadership: Inspiration and guidance for team growth.
Programme type
Diploma
Study mode
Online
Duration
800 hours
Modules
8
Start date
26-11-2026
Programme highlights
- Inspirational Leadership: Learn to create a positive work environment and motivate your team to reach its full potential.
- Cohesion Tools: Master effective techniques to strengthen teamwork, communication, and collaboration among team members.
- Recognition Strategies: Discover how to implement recognition systems that boost engagement and job satisfaction.
- Conflict Management: Acquire skills to address and resolve conflicts constructively, fostering a harmonious work environment.
- Personalized Development: Design motivation plans tailored to the individual needs of your employees, maximizing their performance and development.
- Apply proven strategies to build high-performing teams and achieve exceptional results.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 8 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Fundamentals of Motivation, Cohesion and Organisational Behaviour
- Fundamental concepts of motivation, cohesion, commitment, job satisfaction and sense of belonging in work teams
- Differences between intrinsic, extrinsic, individual, collective and organisational purpose oriented
- Main theories of motivation and its application in highly demanding professional environments
- Factors influencing performance: expectations, recognition, autonomy, working conditions and interpersonal relationships
- Relationship between team cohesion, trust, communication, psychological safety and organisational results
- Identification of signs of demotivation, isolation, apathy, conflict and loss of commitment
- Building a comprehensive vision of motivation and cohesion as strategic elements for sustainable performance
- Classic and current theories of work motivation
02
Diagnosis of the work environment and motivational needs
- Evaluation of the work environment through surveys, interviews, observation, focus groups and internal indicators
- Identification of needs, expectations, interests and satisfaction factors of team members
- Analysis of causes of demotivation related to leadership, communication, workload, recognition and organisational conditions
- Measurement of commitment, trust, cooperation, rotation, absenteeism and perception of internal justice
- Segmentation of motivational profiles according to experience, functions, age, culture, responsibilities and professional objectives
- Making climate maps, relationships, conflicts, strengths and areas for improvement of the team
- Construction of organisational diagnoses that allow designing realistic and measurable motivational interventions
- Climate Surveys and Diagnostic Interviews
03
Motivating leadership, communication and psychological safety
- Leadership styles and their influence on team motivation, confidence, autonomy and performance
- Clear communication, active listening, constructive feedback and recognition of individual and collective contributions
- Situational leadership applied to teams with different levels of experience, competence and commitment
- Development of psychological security to express ideas, recognize errors, request help and propose improvements
- Management of expectations, objectives, responsibilities and standards of performance in a transparent manner
- Prevention of authoritarian behaviours, favoritism, micromanagement, indifference and styles that impair cohesion
- Building leaders capable of inspiring, accompanying and maintaining motivation in changing or demanding contexts
- Transformational leadership and exemplary leadership
04
Design of motivation and recognition strategies
- Design of economic and non-economic incentives aligned with objectives, values and possibilities of the organisation
- Programs of individual, collective, informal, formal, periodic and linked to verifiable results
- Motivation through autonomy, participation, professional development, learning and assignment of responsibilities
- Definition of clear, challenging, achievable and connected goals with a shared purpose
- Responsible use of rewards, gamification, challenges, celebrations and progression systems
- Prevention of negative effects arising from unfair incentives, excessive competition or unauthentic recognition
- Building Balanced Motivational Plans Integrating Wellness, Growth, Recognition and Performance
- Recognition, incentives and professional development plans
05
Cohesion, trust and construction of high-performance teams
- Stages of training, adjustment, conflict, consolidation and maturity of work teams
- Developing trust through consistency, fulfillment of commitments, transparency and mutual support
- Clarification of roles, norms, objectives, responsibilities and mechanisms of internal coordination
- Team building activities aimed at cooperation, communication, problem solving and interpersonal knowledge
- Integration of new members, initial accompaniment, mentoring and adaptation to the team's culture
- Management of cultural, generational, professional and work styles within teams
- Construction of cohesive teams capable of collabourating, learning and responding effectively to complex situations
- Cohesion dynamics and team building activities
06
Conflict management, attrition and recovery of motivation
- Identification of conflicts by communication, roles, resources, leadership, expectations, values or distribution of loads
- Negotiation techniques, mediation, listening, reformulation and search for collabourative solutions
- Management of difficult emotions, frustration, resentment, distrust and loss of sense of belonging
- Intervention against fragmented teams, subgroups, rumors, resistance to change and deterioration of the work environment
- Prevention of exhaustion, emotional fatigue, overload and psychological abandonment of the position
- Motivation recovery strategies after crisis, changes, failures, restructurings or periods of high pressure
- Construction of intervention protocols to resolve tensions and restore cooperation, trust and commitment
- Prevention of Burnout Syndrome
07
Organisational culture, well-being and continuous improvement of cohesion
- Relationship between organisational culture, shared values, collective identity and motivation of teams
- Integration of physical, emotional, social and professional well-being within the human management strategy
- Design of communication routines, meetings, spaces for participation and mechanisms of continuous listening
- Development of training programmes, mentoring, career, internal mobility and collabourative learning
- Monitoring Indicators: Engagement, Satisfaction, Rotation, Absenteeism, Productivity, Conflict and Cooperation
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of motivational strategies through results, perception and improvement of the climate
- Construction of continuous improvement systems that maintain long-term cohesion and motivation
- Rituals, shared values and sense of belonging
08
Final Applied Project of Motivation and Cohesion Strategies
- Definition of the case study related to a team, department, organisation, crew or operating unit
- Diagnosis of the work environment, leadership, relationships, motivational needs, conflicts and performance indicators
- Design of the motivation strategy with objectives, incentives, recognition, communication and professional development
- Elabouration of the cohesion plan with activities, roles, standards, leadership, integration and management of diversity
- Development of the protocol for the prevention of conflicts, attrition, demotivation and loss of commitment
- Drafting of the comprehensive technical report with schedule, resources, managers, indicators and monitoring mechanisms
- Measurement of the impact of the implemented strategies
- Presentation and defence of the final project with organisational, human and strategic validation of the proposal developed
Workload
Study Time and Workload
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Who it is for
Team leaders, HR managers, and supervisors looking to boost performance, reduce turnover, and foster a positive work environment.Entrepreneurs and business owners who want to build high-performing teams, improve internal communication, and strengthen organizational culture.Consultants and coaches interested in deepening their knowledge of group dynamics, motivational techniques, and cohesion s
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Promote a positive work environment
- 02Develop inspirational leadership skills
- 03Implement gamification techniques to increase engagement
- 04Design recognition programs that reinforce group identity
- 05Apply effective communication tools to resolve conflicts and strengthen trust
- 06Establish continuous feedback channels to identify needs and boost growth
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Team Leader: Team leadership, conflict management, and improvement of the work environment.
02HR Consultant: Design and implementation of motivation programs and organizational climate assessments.
03Soft Skills Trainer: Delivery of workshops on leadership, effective communication, and teamwork.
04Occupational Risk Prevention Technician: Development of strategies to promote mental health and well-being in the workplace.
05Social Project Manager: Group facilitation, promotion of participation, and community development.
06Mediator: Conflict resolution, facilitation of agreements, and improvement of workplace relationships.
07Team Coach: Development of team potential and improvement of Performance, achievement of objectives.
08Internal Communications Manager: Creation of effective communication channels, promotion of engagement, improvement of corporate culture.
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Entry Requirements
To provide participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to implement effective strategies that boost motivation and cohesion in teams and organizations.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Team leaders, managers, human resources managers, coaches, consultants, teachers and any professional who works with teams or manages people.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/Professional Profile:Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree in Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Resources, Sociology, Social Work or related field; or proven professional experience in team management, leadership, or training.Skills:Interpersonal communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of group dynamics, empathy, and active listening.Documentation:Updated CV, copy of degree (if applicable), ID/Passport, cover letter explaining interest in the diploma program and relevant experience.Technical Requirements (for online):Computer with camera/mic
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