Meet the Expert: The Drive for Knowledge and Mastery
Experts are the knowledge seekers, the specialists, the ones who are always striving to learn more. They thrive on mastering their craft, staying informed, and being recognised for their expertise. For them, knowledge isn’t just power—it’s motivation. They’re the ones saying: “I love learning and deepening my knowledge in my field.”“I feel most motivated when […]
Meet the Creator: The Drive for Innovation and Originality
Creators are the visionaries, the problem-solvers, the ones who see endless possibilities where others see limitations. They thrive when they have the space to experiment, innovate, and bring new ideas to life. Routine and repetition? That’s their kryptonite. They’re the ones saying: “I love coming up with new ideas and solutions.”“I feel most alive when […]
Meet the Spirit: The Drive for Freedom and Autonomy
Spirits are the free-thinkers, the innovators, the ones who refuse to be boxed in. They crave freedom, autonomy, and the ability to create their own path. For a Spirit, feeling trapped by rigid rules or structures is the quickest way to lose motivation. They’re the ones saying: “I work best when I have the freedom […]
Meet the Searcher: The Drive for Meaningful Work
Have you ever felt like your work needs to have a purpose? That simply earning money or hitting targets isn’t enough—you want to make a difference? If so, you might be a Searcher! The Searcher Mindset Searchers are motivated by purpose, contribution, and impact. They thrive in environments where they can see the real-world benefits […]
DOES COLLABORATION DRIVE WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE?
We are connected by Who we Work For and Work With….. rarely do we get the choice of the latter – who we want to work with! The powers that be, generally decide the team based on the task that needs doing and the skills required to execute successfully. It is a bit of a […]
JAIME GRUBB CASE STUDY
BackgroundJaime is an experienced Executive Level officer in the Australian Public Service. Due to an unprecedented lack of promotional opportunities in the past six years in the Australian Public Service, Jaime was seeking to discover other key drivers that would keep her satisfied in the workplace. Jaime was mapped in October 2015 and again in […]
QUEANBEYAN HIGH CASE STUDY
About the SchoolQueanbeyan High School is a comprehensive community high school serving its local andrural communities. It seeks to ensure a comprehensive education for its students and hasdeveloped programs to support students in their academic, sporting and cultural pursuits.The school’s motto of “Nothing without endeavor” exemplifies the school’s commitment toestablish high expectations for all students, […]
BUILDING COOPERATIVE CAPABILITY IN TEAMS
This is the time of year when most of us, our teams and our organisations are busy trying to wrap things up so we can start the new year afresh. But how do we get the best out of teams, how do teams step in for each other, particularly when the pressure of a major […]
UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 9: 7 STEPS TOWARDS EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Welcome to the final instalment of Unlocking Motivation. Over the course of these nine blogs, we have explored motivation in the workplace, personal development, coaching, and the need for engagement in modern business, all interconnected by the principles of the Motivational Maps. We’ve looked at content from Mapping Motivation, Mapping Motivation for Coaching, and Mapping […]
UNLOCKING MOTIVATION PART 8: THREE BARRIERS TO ENGAGEMENT
Welcome to the eighth instalment of Unlocking Motivation! Last week, we looked at the history of engagement in the workplace and why it is so important as a step forward in thinking about employee satisfaction, happiness, and productivity. Here’s a quick recap: RECAP: Engagement is based on a ‘psychological contract’ between the employee and employer. […]