Daily Leader Tip: Team Motivation

What motivates your team?

David McClelland's human motivation theory concludes that every human has 1 of 3 dominant driving motivators.

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These are not necessarily inherent but developed through our work and life experiences.

What do they look like in our team?

Achievement

➡️ Likes to see progression

➡️ Desire to reach their goals

➡️ Enjoys working alone

Affiliation

➡️ Likes working as part of a group

➡️ Needs a tribe that can support one another

➡️ Prefers consistency

Power

➡️ Enjoys winning

➡️ Likes responsibility

➡️ Needs status and recognition

Understanding and knowing what motivates each individual in your team will help you tailor the environment and lead more effectively.

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