Category: Motivation
Why people do things, and why incentives so often disappoint. Self-determination, autonomy, purpose, recognition and the motivation that survives after the initiative ends.
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Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory of Motivation: A Simple Summary
Herzberg’s two factor model says that basic factors like safety and salary need to be met to prevent dissatisfaction at work, but that another set of higher order motivating factors like autonomy and recognition are required to create actual happiness at work. Herzberg’s Two Factor Model of Motivation Frederick Herzberg’s Two Factor […]
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Alderfer’s ERG Theory of Motivation: A Simple Summary
Alderfer’s ERG theory of motivation builds on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and states that humans have three core types of need: Existence, Relatedness and Growth. These needs may be of different levels of priority for different individuals, and their relative importance for an individual may vary over time. Alderfer’s ERG theory of […]
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Career Drivers: A Simple Introduction and Activity
Career drivers are the things that drive us in our work and careers. They can be intrinsic (like enjoyment) or extrinsic (like pay). These career drivers help shape our career choices and what fulfils us. A career drivers activity can help individuals discover their career drivers. Career Drivers Career drivers are similar […]
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: A Simple Summary
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a pyramid of the needs that motivate people. Individuals most basic needs, at the base of the pyramid, are physiological. Once they have fulfilled these needs, people move on to their safety needs, social well-being, self-esteem then ultimately their need for self-actualization. Maslow’s Theory Abraham Maslow’s theory […]
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Motivation Theories: Content and Process
There are two important types of motivation theory: content and process. Content models of motivation focus on what people need in their lives (i.e. what motivates them). Process theories look at the psychological and behavioral processes that affect and individual’s motivation. Motivation Theories: Introduction Though people have been interested in the idea […]
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McClelland’s Acquired Needs Motivation Theory
McClelland’s Acquired Needs Motivation Theory says that humans have three types of emotional needs: achievement, power and affiliation. Individuals can have any mix of these needs. Their motivations and behaviors are shaped by the strength and blend of their specific needs. David McClelland’s motivation theory says that humans have a total of […]
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Career Anchors: A Simple Introduction and Activity
Career Anchors are the characteristics of a role, job or career that individuals are drawn to. They usually align with an individual’s underlying perception of their talents and skills, motives and needs and attitudes and values. A career anchors activity can help individuals discover their anchors. Career Anchors Each of us has […]
