What psycological needs should you meet to motivate your team?
Self Determination Theory
When we share appreciation and tell someone why we really like them, we share information about ourselves. We tend to give praise in areas that are important to us. Hence, byt analysing what praise is given, we can actually see what is important to the person who shares the information.
Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is a macro theory of human motivation and personality proposing that innate psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are essential for intrinsic motivation, psychological wellness, and optimal functioning. When these needs are supported, individuals are more likely to be intrinsically motivated, grow, and be healthy; when they are frustrated, it undermines motivation and well-being.
By analysing the appriciation shared in the group, we can see how dominant the different needs are. Use this information to guide your communication styles with the group.
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Autonomy
Competence
Relatedness
Definition of the values or needs
Autonomy
Autonomy: The feeling of volitional choice and self-endorsement in one’s actions, rather than feeling controlled or compelled by external forces.
The Core of the Need is a felt sense of volition and psychological freedom—“I choose to do this.”
In appreciation phrases it often includes mentions of choice, self-direction, initiative, ownership, authentic/true to oneself, “thanks for taking the lead your way,” “you decided,” “you chose,” “your idea.”
Competence
Competence: The sense of effectiveness and mastery in engaging with one’s environment, including opportunities to use and extend skills.
The Core of the Need is to feel effective and capable in mastering tasks and meeting challenges—“I can do this well.”
In appreciation phrases it often includes references to skill, expertise, impact, problem-solving, improvement, “great job,” “you nailed it,” “your skill,” “you handled,” “excellent solution,” “raised the bar.”
Relatedness
Relatedness: The experience of warmth, bonding, and connection with others, fostering a sense of significance and belonging within a community.
The Core of the Need is to Experience warmth, care, and mutual respect with others—“I belong here.”
In appreciation phrases it often includes a language of connection, support, inclusion, trust, caring, collaboration, “thanks for having my back,” “our team,” “felt supported,” “you listened,” “built a great atmosphere.”
