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Pink’s model of motivation
The big picture
Former US presidential speech writer Daniel H. Pink suggested in his book, Drive, that there are just three things that drive us:
- Autonomy: allowing people to control much of what they do and how they do it.
- Mastery: allowing people to develop skills in areas that matter to them.
- Purpose: the desire to contribute to something more enduring and greater than ourselves.
When to use it
Consider this alongside the other motivational theories and pick the one that seems most relevant to the individual you are managing. All these theories are generalisations, and one may work better than another for a specific team member.
How to use it
Look at each of your team members. What are their current levels of ...
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