Motivation is an essential ingredient to success at work and yet most people struggle to articulate what really motivates them.
When was the last time someone asked you: "What really matters to you?"
We know conversations based on motivation are not a ‘nice to have’. They unlock the true potential in teams, lead to happier workplaces, better work and better outcomes.
Understanding what matters to people creates awareness. Awareness is good, but the real value comes from what happens next.
We help people use motivation to create better conversations, more conscious choices and greater ownership - so people can contribute more fully to the results they want to create.
What’s business case for motivation?
10%
higher customer ratings
21%
greater profitability
30%
higher productivity
41%
less absenteeism
Why is motivation so important?
What are Motivational Maps?
Motivational Maps provides individuals with a language for exploring what matters to them at work, why they prioritise what they do, and how well their motivational needs are currently being met.
A Motivational Map is the starting point for curiosity, better conversations and greater self-awareness.
It helps people ask:
- What matters to be here?
- What is energising or draining me?
- How might this affect the choices I am making?
- What is within my gift to do differently here?
"I was thoroughly delighted and surprised by the value we gained through using Motivational Maps. My brother and I (who I work closely with) came away with some highly important and specific insights which are perfect to look at right now as our business transforms and grows. We were both laughing, rolling our eyes and spotting stuff that resonated throughout the whole brilliantly facilitated playback conversation with Kate. Definitely feeling the love for this one will be using again and recommending to clients."
Barry Homes, Co-founder Zoom GB
Want motivation to become part of how your organisation works?
Mojo gives individuals ongoing access to their own motivation data and allows them to easily track changes and set actions.
It helps managers have even better, more empathetic and human conversations about what enables people to do their best work.
Use mojo where you want motivation to become an everyday organisational practice - repeated over time, owned by individuals and used in conversations with managers.
Why focus on motivation?
Success requires more than knowing WHAT to do.
For years, strong focus has been placed on setting a clear direction of travel by having a Purpose, a Vision and a Strategy. This answers the question “What do I need to do?” It makes clear the outcomes, impact and results that constitute success.
Organisations have also placed a real emphasis on Values and how these translate to behaviours that support the strategy. These combine to answer the question: “How do I contribute?” This helps individuals play to their strengths in the areas of skills, behaviours, knowledge and experience.
A vital, third question also needs to be answered. That question is "Why bother?" What matters enough for people to invest their energy, prioritise this work, keep them committed? This is a question about motivation.
Harnessing motivation is at the heart of what we do. By applying the language and measurement that Motivational Maps provides to a variety of business challenges, we can help you to elevate the human experience of work AND build sustainable levels of high performance.
For experienced practitioners, Maps can add a valuable motivation lens to the work you already do. Find out about accreditation here
To find out more about Motivational Maps go here
“More than ever before, my clients are wanting to talk about motivation. They are asking: how can leaders inspire their team members? What can they do keep people going when times are tough? How might they create development plans that are exciting and challenging? How can they tap into the performance potential of all of the different and diverse personalities?
Motivational Maps has been a key tool for me to help my clients answer these questions and create meaningful plans to make the most of their most valuable asset - their people.
We have used maps with individuals, with teams and across entire organisations to enable us to have conversations that get to the heart of motivation, engagement and culture”.
Claire Osborn, Director, Co-Develop Consulting Ltd
