Motivation and Human Resources

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Motivation & HR Management

Some hints how totransform this... into this...


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What is motivation

Why do we need motivation?

Achieving motivation

Preventing demotivation

Practical hints

What is motivation


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What is motivation?

From Latin "movere" - to move Forces "acting either on or

within a person to initiate

behaviour" (Britannica) An incentive

The drive that makes you act ina certain way

Motivation can grow, leave orchange!


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What is motivation?

My dearest AEGEE: you changed my life. You

made me European, introduced me to somegreat people, let me share a glass and a smart

discussion with them. (...) You created aEuropean paradise for us.

Angle Postolle, former AEGEE activist

Its hard to explain, but I just feel so comfortablein your company. Although I met so many peoplefor the first time I never felt like a stranger.

Barbara Strebel, AEGEE contact Zrich


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What is motivation




Practical hints



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Why motivation?

Formerly we

demanded very littlefrom our staff becausewe couldnt pay much.

Now we pay nothing

and demand a lot!representative of a charity

organisation


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Why motivation?

The background of the outside world:

Increasing individualism "Fun generation" No common student identity any more Study conditions get tougher

Time is precious -> cost/benefit calculation People more critical towards structures BUT: still open to commitment if MOTIVATED



Why motivation?

Motivation in AEGEE is important because...

Lack of active members AEGEE depends on voluntary work "Soft" profile of AEGEE Lack of immediate returns in AEGEE




What is motivation




Practical hints





Motivation depends on the personality.Typical classification of AEGEE members:

Fun-orientedIdealistCareer-

oriented




But keep in mind:

There is no clear distinction between the types What drives you forward is a combination of those Motives change in the course of time AEGEE activists usually don't reflect their motives

for being active in AEGEE, they just do it...




Motivation depends on:

Human Relations Vision Personality

Motivation produces motivation!



Motivation by Relations

Principle: RESPECT

People need to be appreciated People need to be taken seriously Conflicts are allowed, if they are constructive! Avoid strategic use of praise, seduction, bribery,

bad conscious ... if you want motivation to last! Don't try to buy people Tell the truth about AEGEE




Principle: TRUST AND FRIENDSHIP

Try to create friendship among activists It is hard to let a friend down People feel at home everywhere "AEGEE Spirit"

Be honest all the time Smile




Principle: TRANSPARENCY

Culture of decision-making Take care of information flow Communication, communication, communication! Lack of transparency destroys trust & motivation




Principle: VOLUNTEER'S POWER DILEMMA

Payment is not decisive, if motivation is stable Leadership is indispensible, don't be afraid! Leadership has to be accountable Be pragmatic, credible and fair

Leader is in charge of team spirit and personalsatisfaction of team members

Don't exploit yourself, AEGEE should never be amere sacrifice!



Motivation by Vision

When we didnt see the meaning of our workanymore, we started to talk about motivation...

A vision is always linked to individual persons People find their role in AEGEE according to theirpersonal vision

Motivation is in danger when there is a serious

gap between personal vision and AEGEE's vision ... or if personal visions are not sufficientlyreflected in AEGEE



Motivation by Personality

The more you believe in yourself, the easier youget involved and motivated

Personality can be trained only to a limited extent But AEGEE is a perfect platform for discoveringones potential, abilities and limits!

AEGEE is a playground, not a battle field. The

atmosphere is friendly, failure is allowed (incertain limits)

Fears and doubts about ones qualities can beremoved by positive experience!




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Practical hints




Preventing Demotivation



Preventing Demotivation

Motivating is difficult, demotivating is easy! Dont demand things you wouldnt do yourself!

Dont be a pedant! The results count! Mistrust demotivates Lack of communication demotivates Lack of transparency demotivates Observe! Ask! Listen! And learn! The successor phenomenon




What is motivation




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Practical hints

Involve new members immediately with smallthings

Find something interesting to do for everyone Turn motivation into responsibility Organise small local events: especially important

for small or "far-away" locals Encourage members to travel


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Human Resources

Human Resources need long term planning Boards are getting old... make sure you have

enough people to follow! Look in time for possible successors Take into account time until new members are

ready to join board

Ensure proper knowledge transfer (manual!) Take Advisor from previous board Contact to oldies (knowledge, FR)


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