Motivation

& Influence; Competencies for Network

Motivation

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

The general desire or willingness of someone to do something

What is Motivation?

Every individual is naturally conditioned to move towards a goalMotivation is also defined as the process that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. Motivation is what causes us to act, whether it is getting a glass of water to reduce thirst or reading a book to gain knowledge or assisting a victim to get self satisfaction.

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs

Self -

Actualization

Esteem needs

Belongingness & love needs

Safety needs

Physiological needs:

Physiological needsHunger, thirst, air, shelter etc.,

Safety needsTo feel secure & safe, out of danger

Belongingness & love needsAffiliate with others, be accepted & social needs

Esteem needsTo achieve, be competent, gain approval, get recognized,

gain attention to support positive image and positive self esteemSelf-actualization needs

Self fulfillment, self satisfaction, realizing one’s potential

Self actualized characteristics

• Perceive reality accurately• Tolerate uncertainty• Accept oneself without guilt or anxiety• Solve problems effectively• Possess a strong social awareness• Develop meaningful interpersonal • relationships• Relatively independent of environment & culture

Self – transcendence characteristics

To connect to something beyond the ego or to help others find self-fulfillment and realize their potential.

Self motivation

Intrinsic Motivation

Where do we begin?

To enhance our experience at work it is essential to understand what motivates usWhen we are highly motivated then we can influence others in a constructive way

Generating motivationMotivation at times needs to be generated and generated motivation must be actively maintained and protected.We might be motivated initially to do a task but may not be able to sustain the motivation until the completion of the task therefore, we might need a Coach or mentor to stay focused and maintain our motivation. Or we need a target or a goal as our motivational force.

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Goal-Setting

Goals are desired result, purpose, or objective that one strives to attainGoals are SMART: Specific

MeasurableAttainableRelevant/RealisticTime-OrientedTangible

Types of Goals

Short-termA goal that can be achieved in a relative short period of timeLong-termA goal that takes a long period of time to achieve

Motivational strategies – sustaining different motivational

levels

How to be self motivated ?

How to sustain your motivation

24/7 ? How to motivate colleagues and subordinates ?

How to get satisfaction without

rewards?

How to create positive motivation

in the women network?

How to motivate your superiors to get

support ?

Motivational strategies

Think as WE and US and not as I or Me Identify new skills and learn them Train your team Get feedback on your performance Give feedback on team performance Guide your team’s ability to work Work together for enhanced results Give chance to new people Make everybody feel equally important

Ask yourself?

Group work time 10 minsWhy we need to be recognized? (Table 1, 2)How can we evolve individually and as women network to face new challenges? (Table 3, 4)How can we decide when to take new opportunities? (Table 5,6)How can we become an effective team? (Table 7,8)How can we voice common issues? (Table 9,10)How can we stand together against all odds? (Table 11,12)How to achieve the feeling of WE? (Table 13, 14)

Motivational strategies for leaders

Strategy 1Articulate your vision in an easily understood way This provides a focus for your leadership

Make a core group of people to work with you (WPC)

Buy-in is critical. Build on people’s strengths and passions

Invest in people in forwarding a common agenda

Strategy 2Be open to failures and deal with them with integrityBe willing to change your thinking Be a leader and show leadership qualities people will follow youEngage people to work on a mutual agenda

Strategy 3People follow leaders with vision; vision must be simple, focused and compelling

Leader must be able to sell her visionYou need to master when to use influence and when to use power Actions are more important than words; demonstrate if you think something is important

Strategy 4

You need to be able to plan far aheadYou need to be able to manage both self-confidence and self-doubt You need to be able to create new leaders; be a mentor

Strategy 5Stay firm – don’t give up on people or what you believe in Leaders should be good listenersEarn respect by your action even if you or your decisions are not liked Be a role model for your team; make followers

Strategy 6

Set common goals for your team’s success rather than your individual success Be good at managing failures and success Value the idea and not just the status of the person who said itGive due credit to the team members for their work

Motivational techniquesLead them

Set real examples since they are quicker than adviceInfluence people by action and not words

Highlight benefitsTranslate success in individual benefitsRelate success to institutional achievementBenefits for the entire team

Play with emotions sensitivelyPeople act quickly to emotionsPositive motivationSustained by relating to real life stories

Relate to needs & wantsBasic needs satisfactionGetting recognition & overcoming challenges

How to achieve successSuccess factors

Responsibility – do not blame anybodyHard work – be ready to work in any timeCharacter – values, beliefs & personality of youRight time- ready to do at right timePersistence- failing also a step to successCreativity – excellence of his effortCommitment – winning edgeLearning - life long processPlanning - exact

Goal setting and analysis

Identify a goal (short term, long term) Ensure that you have a team consensus on the goal Check your goals whether they harm the interest of anybody Goal should be SMART Identify somebody who has already achieved a similar goal Identify the obstacles in achieving that goal Identify the qualities and behaviour required

to reach each goal Identify the resources; people, materials and institutions that can

help you in achieving goal

Motivation for networking

Cohesiveness

Interaction, co-operation and the sharing among group members is important in creating

cohesiveness.

Steps to achieving your goals

Believe in your self Trust your team Tap the existing resources It does not matter who achieves it. It is a team effort Stand in accomplishment - step into time When you achieve the goal move to a higher goal Imagine yourself having achieved the goal for motivation Imagine what you where you want to reach and strive for it Willing to commit – make a commitment & do it

For example: Long term GoalEnhanced positioning of women police

StepsBetter performance + good training (preparation)Mainstreaming women in policing (plan)Getting recognition for your work (measure success)Review what worked for you to plan for future (analyze results)If you achieve a goal even if it is short term celebrate it

Specialized Knowledge

Be a true professional; gain specialized knowledge. Make a deep personal commitment to develop your skills.

Competency• Professionals get the job

done. They're reliable, and they keep their promises.

• Professionals don't make excuses, but focus on finding solutions

Honesty and Integrity

• Professionals exhibit qualities such as honesty and integrity. They never compromise their values, and will do the right thing, even when it means taking a harder road.

• True professionals are humble 

AccountabilityProfessionals hold themselves accountable for their thoughts, words, and actions, especially when they've made a mistake. This personal accountability is closely tied to honesty and integrity, and it's a vital element in professionalism.

Be an inspiration for others

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to

achieve that beauty.” ― Maya Angelou

Given a chance women police can be a positive help in not only prevention of crimes but an answer to the ‘many grieving women’ a case of total empowerment. Inspite of personal differences women should unite together to support their issues and provide it with a more positive platform.

“Determination paves way for positive destiny”

Patience, Persistence and Perspiration make an unbeatable combination of success.