Peter is team leader for a major project at work. The project is very complex and will require a number of months to complete. He wants to ensure that the team members will stay motivated and on task despite the inevitable frustrations. Based on research, it is likely that the lowest motivation will occur ____.
A) at the start of the project
B) midway through the project
C) when the project is very close to complete
D) almost randomly, throughout the course of the project

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According to research, motivation tends to be lowest midway through a project when team members may feel overwhelmed by the complexity and duration of the project, and may not yet see the end in sight. This is often referred to as the "valley of despair" in project management. Therefore, Peter should focus on maintaining team motivation during this critical phase of the project.

Peter Is Team Leader for a Major Project at Work