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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
Why do we need motivation?
Achieving motivation
Preventing demotivation
Practical hints
Why do we need motivation?
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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
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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
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What is motivation
Why do we need motivation?
Achieving motivation
Preventing demotivation
Practical hints
Achieving motivation
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Achieving motivation
Motivation depends on the personality.Typical classification of AEGEE members:
Fun-orientedIdealistCareer-
oriented
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Achieving motivation
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...
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Achieving motivation
Motivation depends on:
Human Relations Vision Personality
Motivation produces motivation!
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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
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Motivation by Relations
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
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Motivation by Relations
Principle: TRANSPARENCY
Culture of decision-making Take care of information flow Communication, communication, communication! Lack of transparency destroys trust & motivation
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Motivation by Relations
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!
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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
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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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What is motivation
Why do we need motivation?
Achieving motivation
Preventing demotivation
Practical hints
Preventing demotivation
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Preventing Demotivation
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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
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What is motivation
Why do we need motivation?
Achieving motivation
Preventing demotivation
Practical hintsPractical hints
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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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Questions...?