Have you ever wondered why we do the things we do? What is there that drives us or motivates us to do certain things in life? Motivation is the driving force behind one action. The force can come either from outside or from within the individual.
Motivation describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal. In addition to biological motives, motivation can be intrinsic (arising from internal factors) or extrinsic (arising from external factors). If a person is intrinsically motivated, he/she will do things that they might enjoy doing or to get personal satisfaction however extrinsically motivated individuals will do things either to avoid punishment or earn reward.
At work, motivation is crucial for both employee performance and overall organizational success. Work motivation refers to those internal and external factors that drive individuals to engage in and persist with their work-related tasks and goals.
Based on Daniel Pinkโs Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, the three intrinsic motivating factors, Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose are the three pillars that boost employee motivation and drive them to feel more engaged, productive, and satisfied.
Autonomy: When people have control over their lives and the freedom to make choices and be accountable for their actions, they feel more engaged and motivated. If an employer gives employees the autonomy to decide how, when, and where to complete their tasks or projects by reducing micromanagement and letting them take responsibility for specific projects or decision-making processes, they will feel a sense of ownership and pride in their work and will be more motivated, productive, engaged and satisfied at work.
Mastery: Everyone has an urge to improve and become experts in their field. Mastering a new skill can be deeply motivating and satisfying. Giving employees timely feedback while mastering a new skill, and offering regular training, workshops, and resources to build that new skill or deepen the existing ones will motivate them to push their boundaries to improve constantly and grow further. Acknowledging their efforts not only the achievements will boost their morale and will keep them engaged.
Purpose: When employees have a clear sense of purpose that serves something larger than themselves then they are more likely to be passionate, dedicated, and committed to their work. Giving them opportunities to make a difference in their community or the world will have a positive impact, and they might feel driven by that sense of contributing to a greater good. In addition, they will be more likely to be motivated and satisfied with their efforts.
How to create a culture of Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose in the workplace?
Give employees autonomy by providing flexible working hours, and remote work options, or letting them decide the best way or methods to achieve goals.
Reduce micromanagement and provide guidance and support whenever needed to empower them.
Provide timely feedback and opportunities to master a new skill or to upgrade an existing one. Feedback will help them understand their strengths and areas of improvement. Set a mentorship program, and offer regular training, workshops, or fund certificates to help them master a skill to progress both personally and professionally.
Foster a supporting culture where employees feel safe, valued, and motivated to pursue mastery. The employees feel a sense of belonging and purpose when he/she feels that they are part of a supportive and collaborative team.
Give them opportunities to connect to a social cause or purpose that brings a positive impact on the world. Regularly communicate with them and show the positive outcomes of their efforts. With the help of testimonials, community impact, or organizational growth appreciate them by showing how they are making a difference.
Does Aidosol follow the Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose approach?
Yes, at Aidosol we give our employees autonomy to work from any place and be the best version of themselves by mastering a skill or upgrading their existing ones since we provide proper training and set mentorship programs to help them understand their strengths and areas of improvement. We provide constructive feedback to make them feel more engaged, productive, and satisfied. We motivate and appreciate them if they choose to be a part of our DEI initiatives and other social causes that help them connect with people with a sense of purpose beyond themselves.
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