The document discusses the significance of motivation for architects and architecture students, highlighting its impact on personal and professional development, creativity, and overcoming challenges in related fields. It distinguishes between intrinsic, extrinsic, and achievement-based motivations, while offering strategies to maintain motivation such as continuous learning and celebrating successes. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for a supportive work environment and an understanding of individual differences in motivational tools to enhance productivity and job satisfaction in architecture.

1. How to Motivate
How to Motivate
ARCHITECTS
ARCHITECTS
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ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS
ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS
GROUP (6)
GROUP (6)
University of Khartoum
University of Khartoum
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Architecture
Construction Management
Construction Management

2. What is Motivation?
1.
Motivation in Professionalism.
2.
Why Architects and Architecture
Students Need Motivation?
3.
Impact of Motivating in Education
and Practice.
4.
Conclusion.
5.
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3. Personal Development: Helps in achieving goals, developing skills, and building resilience.
Professional Development: Increases productivity, job satisfaction, and career advancement.
WHAT IS
1. Intrinsic Motivation:
Driven by internal
rewards like enjoyment
and interest.
2. Extrinsic Motivation:
Driven by external
rewards like money and
recognition.
3. Achievement-Based
Motivation:
Driven by the desire to
achieve goals and excel.
MOTIVATION ? Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and sustains
goal-oriented behavior, driven by internal or external factors.
Key Approaches to Motivation:
importance in Personal and Professional Development
1.

4. LACK OF RECOGNITION
Sometimes, the contributions
of architects may not be fully
appreciated or acknowledged.
BURNOUT
CREATIVE STAGNATION
LIMITED CONTROL OVER
PROJECTS:
The demanding workload,
tight deadlines, and
constant pressure to deliver
can lead to burnout. It's
essential to recognize the
signs and prioritize self-care
and work-life balance.
The constant need for
innovation can sometimes
lead to creative blocks and
a feeling of being stuck in
a rut.
Budgetary constraints, client
demands, and bureaucratic hurdles
can sometimes limit an architect's
creative freedom, leading to
feelings of frustration and
discouragement.
2. MOTIVATION
IN PROFESSIONALISM
importance in Personal and Professional
Development:
Inspiration and Creativity: Motivation fuels the spark
of creativity that allows architects to envision and
bring to life unique and impactful designs.
Resilience and Perseverance: Motivation keeps
architects focused and resilient, allowing them to
overcome challenges and persevere through difficult
phases of projects.
Client Relationships and Collaboration: Motivation fosters
trust and facilitates effective communication with
clients, contractors, and collaboraters.
Professional Development: A motivated architect is
always seeking new knowledge, honing their skills. This
continuous learning is essential for staying ahead of
the curve and delivering innovative solutions
Common Motivational Challenges for Architects:

5. Strategies to
Maintain
Motivation in the
Architectural
Profession
Celebrate Successes: Acknowledge
your achievements, both big and
small.
Continuous Learning: Be curious,
attend workshops,and stay updated
with industry trends, new
technologies, and best practices.
Set Clear Goals: SMART Goals for each
project or phase of work.
Organizing and time management:
Organize tasks, set deadlines, and
manage your time effectively.
Seek Inspiration: Continuously expose
yourself to inspiring architecture,
whether through visiting buildings,
attending exhibitions, or exploring
architectural publications.
Seek Mentorship and Collaboration:
Connecting with experienced mentors
and collaborating with talented
colleagues can provide inspiration and
support,
Embrace Challenges: View challenges as
opportunities for growth rather than
obstacles. Adopt a problem-solving
mindset and approach each challenge
with determination and creativity.
Focus on Impact: Remember the
positive impact your work can
have on people's lives.
Create a Positive Work Environment:
Foster a supportive workplace culture
where ideas are valued, and teamwork
is encouraged.
Prioritize Self-Care: Maintain a
healthy work-life balance, prioritize
sleep, exercise, and relaxation.

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CREATIVITY
IMPORTANCE OF
MOTIVATION FOR
Why architects and
architecture students
need motivation?
Architecture is a time consuming
It requires deep thinking
It requires having a balance of knowledge
in different fields
UNIQUE PRESSURE AND DEMANDS FOR
ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION AND
CAREER:
PRODUCTIVITY
JOB
SATISFACTION
intrinsic motivation is seen as a very
natural part of humans tend to learn and
be creative.
Research Show that when people's basic
needs are satisfied, it leads to more
intrinsic motivation which then leads to
more creative behaviors.
Motivation is one of the factors that
affect productivity and we can
increase it by designing a comfortable
work environment by taking into
account the needs of individuals and
meeting the demands of the
employees.
Job satisfaction can be increased by
boosting the motivation level by
improving relationship with the
supervisors, increasing the degree of
work fulfillment, and design a work
environment that enhances their
performance.
3.

7. Directs behavior
toward
particular goals.
1.
Impact of Motivating
in Education and
Practice.
4.
MOTIVATION HAS SEVERAL EFFECTS ON STUDENT'S LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR:
4. Enhances
cognitive
processing.
3. Increases the
initiation and
persistence of
activities.
7. Cultivates
resilience and self-
assurance.
2. Leads to
increased effort
and energy.
6. Fosters
creativity and
critical thinking.
5. Determines what
consequences are
reinforcing and
punishing.
MOTIVATION PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN
EDUCATION. STUDENTS WHO ARE
MOTIVATED ARE MORE LIKELY TO SET
GOALS AND WORK TOWARD ACHIEVING
THOSE GOALS AND THEY ARE LIKELY TO
HAVE HIGHER ACHIEVEMENT AND LEARN
MORE WHEN THEY ARE MOTIVATED.
WHY IS MOTIVATION IN EDUCATION
IMPORTANT?

8. helps in overcoming the learning
failures.
BENEFITS OF MOTIVATING ARCHITECTURAL
STUDENTS
ARCHITECTURE IS ONE OF THE MOST
CHALLENGEABLE EDUCATION, AND
ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS ARE MAINLY
EXPOSED TO PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS
AND PHYSICAL FATIGUE WHILE WORKING
IN THE DESIGN CLASS.
When the students are motivated,
they are in high energetic status, and
they can work longer, harder, and with
more vigor and intensity
It takes part in their physiological
needs such as feeling safety, love and
belonging, esteem, and self-
actualization.
Encourage students to create a
design that impacts human life
positively, and keep them more
confident and believe in their
success in the Architecture
profession.
positively motivated Students
can produce surprising results
in the Design Studio.

9. IMPACT OF
MOTIVATION IN
PRACTICE AND JOB
Ensuring organizational motivation
has mutual effects on both managers and
employees. Managers have a significant
opportunity to enhance organizational
integration and productivity.
Motivation provides a suitable
environment for employees to achieve
their basic economic and social needs.
The employee satisfaction, a desired
outcome, will be achieved.
Enhance productivity which is defined as
efficient utilization of resources (labor, capital,
land, materials, energy, knowledge, time) in the
production of goods and services. It also aims to
save money by effectively utilizing resources,
including human resources.
Enables employees to engage in a
positive competitive environment by
exploring opportunities for skill
improvement.
THE MOTIVATIONAL TOOLS VARY FROM PERSON TO PERSON. IN
OTHER WORDS, MOTIVATIONAL TOOLS DO NOT HAVE THE
SAME EFFECT ON EVERY EMPLOYEE. THESE DISPARITIES CAN
BE ATTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS FACTORS, SUCH AS INDIVIDUAL
CHARACTERISTICS, CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS, EDUCATIONAL
LEVELS, NEEDS, AND LIFE EXPECTATIONS.
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10. BENEFITS OF CULTIVATING
MOTIVATED ARCHITECTS AND
DESIGNERS Deriving a sense of self-
identity and pursuing
quality in design.
When architects are
motivated they work
with pleasure.
Awareness of the impact
of their work on other
people.
Enhancing architects and
labor productivity can
have a significant positive
impact on the
construction sector.
Achieve the satisfaction of
the client by the services
and products presented
by architects.

11. Educational institutions and professional
workplaces should recognize the importance
of motivation to foster a functional and
productive environment.
A one-size-fits-all approach to motivation
is ineffective. It is essential to understand
and respect individuals personal
characteristics and cultural backgrounds
CONCLUSIONS
Motivation has a significant impact on
student outcomes and architects
productivity, contributing to sustained
success and fulfillment.
Furthermore, ongoing motivation and
continuous professional development
achieved by regularly updating skills and
knowledge help remain competitive and
innovative in an ever-evolving industry.
Tips for achieving optimal results include
committing to Lifelong Learning ,
continuously seek guidance from
experienced mentors and celebrate small
achievements to boost confidence and
reinforce passion for work.
Finally, maintaining a healthy work-life
balance that ensures your internal
motivation does not overwhelm your
thoughts!
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12. THANK
YOU !
THANK
YOU !

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