SEF-BUS8603 - Essential Motivators

Course Description

Interpersonal dynamics are more important now than ever. Friction and misunderstandings in work relationships constantly drain efficiency and cause frustration and problems. When individuals have a better understanding of themselves, they can bring their best skills and talents to their work.  When people understand and appreciate the strengths and needs of their coworkers, their relationships flourish, their workgroups become true teams, and their collective potential is unleashed.  Essential Motivators utilizes a four-pattern framework (Air, Earth, Fire, Water) that is simple and easy to apply to help participants reflect on their true selves, recognizing core psychological needs, values, talents, and behaviors in themselves and appreciating the strengths and needs of others to be more collaborative and effective as a team member.

Course Outline

Blanchard uses a process of self-discovery in which learners have an opportunity to reflect on their true selves. Essential Motivators teaches an easy-to-apply system of four patterns that helps people become more collaborative and effective: 

Air—Strategic, theoretical, and focused on designing solutions. They want to be competent and achieve mastery. 
Earth—Hungry for responsibility, accountability, and predictability. They want to be involved and have a place to contribute. 
Fire—Want the freedom to choose the next action and respond to the needs of the moment. They seek solutions to have an impact and get results. 
Water—Want to be authentic and caring and develop meaningful relationships. They seek to develop potential and foster growth.

Learner Outcomes

As a result of Essential Motivators, participants will learn how to:

•    Explain how core needs influence motivation, career satisfaction, communication, and problem-solving
•    Discover and manage unique stressors and shadows
•    Identify Essential Motivators patterns in others
•    Appreciate others for who they are and what they need