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Motivating Your Members

Motivating Your Members. An SORC Workshop Presented by Dan Ashlock Director, Student Engagement Arizona State University. Ground Rules. Respect each other’s opinions Participate fully in the session Agree to keep sensitive examples confidential Ask questions/challenge each other

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Motivating Your Members

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  1. Motivating Your Members An SORC Workshop Presented by Dan Ashlock Director, Student Engagement Arizona State University

  2. Ground Rules • Respect each other’s opinions • Participate fully in the session • Agree to keep sensitive examples confidential • Ask questions/challenge each other • Have a good time

  3. Motivational Pursuit • Get a score sheet • Rules for the activity • Keep an open mind • No Cheating • Dan is always right • Have fun • Your ability to do well at this activity will affect the way in which you survive this workshop!

  4. Basic Motivation Language You can/cannot motivate other people!

  5. Basic Motivation Language You CANNOT motivate other people

  6. Basic Motivation Language You CANNOT motivate other people Everyone ____ motivated

  7. Basic Motivation Language You CANNOT motivate other people Everyone IS motivated

  8. Basic Motivation Language You CANNOT motivate other people Everyone IS motivated People do things for ______ reasons not _____.

  9. Basic Motivation Language You CANNOT motivate other people Everyone IS motivated People do things for THEIR reasons not YOURS.

  10. Basic Motivation Language You CANNOT motivate other people Everyone IS motivated People do things for THEIR reasons not YOURS. A person’s strength __________ can become a weakness.

  11. Basic Motivation Language You CANNOT motivate other people Everyone IS motivated People do things for THEIR reasons not YOURS. A person’s strength OVEREXTENDED can become a weakness.

  12. Factors that Tend to Motivate Me • Opportunity for self-improvement • Competition with others • Involvement in creative/challenging projects • Special benefits (stipends, travel, etc.) • Opportunity to meet new people • Respect for me as an individual • Feeling a part of something greater than self

  13. Scissors TheoryHampton, Summer, Webber (1973)Organizational Behavior and the Practice of Management • Motivation is like a pair of scissors. • One blade is what a person brings to a situation. • The other blade is what the situation brings to the person. • When the blades come together a behavior pattern is formed or “cut” allowing the individual to take action. • Motivational KEY: Individual and Organization

  14. Lynch’s Creating MotivationRick Lynch (1988)Developing Your Leadership Potential Motivation is inspiration Leaders motivate by tapping into basic needs: Esteem (recognition) Achievements (challenges) Growth (learning) Control (autonomy) Affiliation (team building)

  15. Motivated Organizations Have • A unified sense of purpose (a dream) • Internal communication (the foundation) • Growth and development opportunities (learning) • Team building (community) • Recognition (esteem)

  16. Tips for the Everyday Leader • Set clear goals and realistic expectations. • Establish appropriate rewards. • Train and retrain. • Use the words “I need You.” • Be a good role model. • Use the power of positive persuasion.

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