Many leaders ask themselves, what factors affect motivation. It is important, as a leader, in understanding what motivates others. Throughout the years, there have been several theories on what motivates the general populace. Most agree, however, that when one is motivated, conditions are developed that are believed will help move one to a desired behavior.
There are several ways that one can motivate others.
Through Curiosity:If something is presented to a person that peaks their interest, they are more willing to complete the task. The reason being is that their interest is satisfied as they learn going from task to task. Think about it, you're less likely to do things that are boring, the same goes for others.
Then there is motivation through challenges. Most individuals actually like a challenge. If there is a reward that they deem worth it at the end of a hard task, this could motivate them into working hard. This applies in the work force and in their home life.
Motivating through control is another technique. Workers like to feel as if they control at least a portion of what they do, or feel as if what they are doing is making a difference. Once given a clear cut task with a known goal, they then know what they must do to achieve that goal. This lets them feel as if they are in control of what they are doing.
Motivation through competition is another. There is a satisfaction knowing that you have done just as well or better than the person beside you. This will make a worker strive to continuously do more. Although this works for many people, there are those that do not have a competitive edge and this can actually demotivate them.
Lastly, there is the recognition technique. Workers like to know when they do well. Once their goal is accomplished and they are recognized for their work, this makes them want to continue in doing more work. Their work should not be compared to another worker's, but should be able to receive its own reward standing alone.
There are several ways that one can motivate others.
Through Curiosity:If something is presented to a person that peaks their interest, they are more willing to complete the task. The reason being is that their interest is satisfied as they learn going from task to task. Think about it, you're less likely to do things that are boring, the same goes for others.
Then there is motivation through challenges. Most individuals actually like a challenge. If there is a reward that they deem worth it at the end of a hard task, this could motivate them into working hard. This applies in the work force and in their home life.
Motivating through control is another technique. Workers like to feel as if they control at least a portion of what they do, or feel as if what they are doing is making a difference. Once given a clear cut task with a known goal, they then know what they must do to achieve that goal. This lets them feel as if they are in control of what they are doing.
Motivation through competition is another. There is a satisfaction knowing that you have done just as well or better than the person beside you. This will make a worker strive to continuously do more. Although this works for many people, there are those that do not have a competitive edge and this can actually demotivate them.
Lastly, there is the recognition technique. Workers like to know when they do well. Once their goal is accomplished and they are recognized for their work, this makes them want to continue in doing more work. Their work should not be compared to another worker's, but should be able to receive its own reward standing alone.
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