1. Motivation
Welcome to the
last section
„motivation“.
Let´s get
started.

2. What Does Motivation Mean?
Motivation describes the
pursuit of goals or
desirable objects for the
human being and it is
based on emotional and
neuronal activities.
Motivation triggers the
readiness to act and is
therefore a „driving
force“ for behavior

3. Motivation
…scientific studies show that…
 Motivation and self-motivation are important key qualifications in
the job world
 Motivation is the core aspect of a profitable workforce, for the
employee as well as for the employer
 Motivated employees are more successful in most cases
 Motivation at work is the driving force for the employees; leaving
the house every morning and getting to the work place
 Fully motivated and engaged employees are rare

4. Motivation
 According to research only 13% of all employees are engaged
and motivated at work
 67% work according to instructions and rules
 20% already quit their job internally and simply waste time in
the office (lack of motivation)
That does not have to be the case. Our tips for increased
motivation at work should help you to restart the system and
accelerate again!

5. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods
As a reminder: SMART-criteria
 Direct Methods
S - Specific
 Setting Goals
M - Measurable
A - Ambitious
R - Realistic
T - Terminated

6. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  After difficult and exhausting
tasks: Self-Reward
 Direct Methods
 Setting intermediate goals
 Setting Goals
 Cross out tasks from your TO – DO
 Creating a Sense of lists
Accomplishments
 Learn inspirations from others

7. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  Compare previous knowledge
with new products/new product
 Direct Methods lines
 Setting Goals  Engagement with the product:
 Collect previous information
 Creating a Sense of  Be clear on the purpose/usage of
Accomplishments the product
 Highlight competitive advantages
 Triggering Your Own Interests  Look for applications
 Research continuous information

8. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  Compare previous knowledge
with new products/new product
 Direct Methods lines
 Setting Goals  Engagement with the product:
 Collect previous information
 Creating a Sense of  Be clear on the purpose/usage of
Accomplishments the product
 Highlight competitive advantages
 Triggering Your Own Interests  Look for applications
 Research continuous information
The more you know about
something the more you will
realize that certain things are
interesting about a product!

9. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  Challenges instead of problems,
obligations, or threats
 Direct Methods
 No prejudice
 Setting Goals
 Take advantage of your experience
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments  Upright posture and facial
expressions
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Having a Positive Mindset

10. Bottom Line
 For the pupose of self-motivation set daily, weekly, and monthly
events that trigger fun and pleasure within yourself
 Attach guiding principles and values to each and every day
 Exaggerating perfectionism can create too high expectations and
can lead to demotivation
 Take small steps towards the large goal of task-completion, go step
by step and celebrate each of them when accomplished
 Be excited about what you accomplished each and every day at
work
 Only schedule the amount of meetings that you can go to and be
prepared for. Time-management is a big part of motivation. Don‘t
hesitate to say NO when too much is demanded...