Motivating developers in a project perceived as dull ?

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As a manager, I can't always end up generating work that'd be cutting edge. Some of the projects do run on maintenance mode, and generate a healthy free cash flow for the company.

As a developer what would it take for you to stick around in this project? I have been thinking of re-branding the work, but I could do with a lot of help here.

Appreciate a single response per post.

Please don't suggest an increased pay-packet, this creates more problems than it solves.

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