2. What Does Motivation Mean?
Motivation describes the
pursuit of goals or
desirable objects for the
human being and it is
based on emotional and
neuronal activities.
Motivation triggers the
readiness to act and is
therefore a „driving
force“ for behavior
3. Motivation
…scientific studies show that…
Motivation and self-motivation are important key qualifications in
the job world
Motivation is the core aspect of a profitable workforce, for the
employee as well as for the employer
Motivated employees are more successful in most cases
Motivation at work is the driving force for the employees; leaving
the house every morning and getting to the work place
Fully motivated and engaged employees are rare
4. Motivation
According to research only 13% of all employees are engaged
and motivated at work
67% work according to instructions and rules
20% already quit their job internally and simply waste time in
the office (lack of motivation)
That does not have to be the case. Our tips for increased
motivation at work should help you to restart the system and
accelerate again!
5. Self-Motivation
Indirect Methods
As a reminder: SMART-criteria
Direct Methods
S - Specific
Setting Goals
M - Measurable
A - Ambitious
R - Realistic
T - Terminated
6. Self-Motivation
Indirect Methods After difficult and exhausting
tasks: Self-Reward
Direct Methods
Setting intermediate goals
Setting Goals
Cross out tasks from your TO – DO
Creating a Sense of lists
Accomplishments
Learn inspirations from others
7. Self-Motivation
Indirect Methods Compare previous knowledge
with new products/new product
Direct Methods lines
Setting Goals Engagement with the product:
Collect previous information
Creating a Sense of Be clear on the purpose/usage of
Accomplishments the product
Highlight competitive advantages
Triggering Your Own Interests Look for applications
Research continuous information
8. Self-Motivation
Indirect Methods Compare previous knowledge
with new products/new product
Direct Methods lines
Setting Goals Engagement with the product:
Collect previous information
Creating a Sense of Be clear on the purpose/usage of
Accomplishments the product
Highlight competitive advantages
Triggering Your Own Interests Look for applications
Research continuous information
The more you know about
something the more you will
realize that certain things are
interesting about a product!
9. Self-Motivation
Indirect Methods Challenges
instead of
Direct Methods problems,
obligations, or
threats
Setting Goals
No prejudice
Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments
Take advantage
of your
Triggering Your Own Interests
experience
Having a Positive Mindset Upright posture
and facial
expressions
10. Bottom Line
For the pupose of self-motivation set daily, weekly, and monthly
events that trigger fun and pleasure within yourself
Attach guiding principles and values to each and every day
Exaggerating perfectionism can create too high expectations and
can lead to demotivation
Take small steps towards the large goal of task-completion, go step
by step and celebrate each of them when accomplished
Be excited about what you accomplished each and every day at
work
Only schedule the amount of meetings that you can go to and be
prepared for. Time-management is a big part of motivation. Don‘t
hesitate to say NO when too much is demanded...
Editor's Notes
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Maybe put some graphs in here??? Citation??? 3. August 2012 | |