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HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF..........
..... AND OTHERS
MICHAEL GILLESPIE
FIRST ... SOME THOUGHTS FROM AN EXPERT...
•‘If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they’re about to announce the lottery numbers.’
•‘ Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is ‘never try”
•‘I think Mr. Smithers picked me for my motivation skills. Everyone says they have to work twice as hard when I’m around’
• Understanding motivation – a brief look at some theories
• Self motivation – what gets us going and keeps us going
• How to motivate others – in or out of work
So what’s in store for today?
……….explained as “the willingness of individuals to do something to satisfy a need”
.………defined as – ‘The reason for an action….‘That which gives purpose to
behaviour’
In other words…
Motivation is the engine that drives you…. It is your ‘WHY’
Motivation ..... ..is a Psychological Process
A quick recap on Motivational Theory… how did we get to where we are today?
Some theories to consider……
• The Hawthorne Studies• Maslow• Herzberg• Reinforcement
THE HAWTHORNE STUDIES
Increase lighting for employees
Higher Productivity
Reduce lighting for employees ???
Experiment
HAWTHORNE STUDIES
Increase lighting for employees
Higher Productivity
Reduce lighting for employees
Higher Productivity
Any adjustment in conditions that
reflects increased attention towards
employees
Higher Productivity
Experiment
Conclusion
Maximization of potential
Respect, prestige, recognition and power
Social interaction and acceptance by others
Job security and safe working conditions
Food, shelter, clothing
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
MASLOW FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.... !!
Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
Hygiene Factors Motivational Factors
• Quality of supervision• Salary• Company policies• Working conditions• Relations with others• Job security
• Career Advancement• Personal growth• Recognition• Responsibility• Achievement
High HighJob Dissatisfaction Job Satisfaction0
REINFORCEMENT THEORY
Positive Reinforcement
NegativeReinforcement
No Reinforcement
Reward for High Performance
Unfavourable Consequences of Low Performance
No Reward for High Performance, No Unfavourable Consequences of Low Performance
Motivation for Employees
No Motivation for Employees
Self motivation – a complex area ... but boiled down...
• Attitudinal Motivation – from thinking and feelings• Incentive Motivation – based on reward
or
• Intrinsic Motivation – satisfaction from the work itself• Extrinsic Motivation – satisfaction from the reward that the work
produces
Extrinsic Motivation
Stick• Schedul
es• Deadline
s• Targets
Carrot• Salary• Bonus
Intrinsic Motivation
• Responsibility• Achievement & Recognition• Personal Growth
In other words...
AN EXAMPLE OF MOTIVATION IN ACTION
So how can you motivate yourself?
• Have a cause
• Have a dream – a big dream
• Be hungry
• Take one more step
• Let go of the past
• Keep your confidence up
• Stay in control
AND MOTIVATING OTHERS.....?
• Get good biscuits• Be an active listener• Walk your talk• Spot the difference• Communicate clearly• Don’t be selfish• Focus on the goal• Create high standards• Encourage competition• Reward achievement
Remember……
• Life is complex – people are complex
• One size does not fit all
• Take care of yourself first
• Small steps – it’s not a sprint
THANKS FOR LISTENING............ !!!