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Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

A practical course for staff, project managers and leaders who wish to better understand and actively foster motivation in themselves and others. The focus is on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, clarity of purpose, meaning, feedback, recognition and a motivating working environment in day-to-day work.

What will you learn?

You will understand how motivation arises, what strengthens or weakens it, and the role played by autonomy, competence, a sense of belonging and purpose. You will learn methods for self-motivation and for communicating with others in a way that fosters motivation. By the end of the course, you will be able to make more conscious use of your own sources of motivation and support others more effectively in their commitment, personal responsibility and achievement of goals.

• Recognising your own sources of motivation and demotivators

• Using goals, purpose and self-efficacy to boost self-motivation

• Motivating others through recognition, feedback and clear guidelines

• Maintaining motivation during times of change, in daily routines and in stressful situations

Requirements:

• An interest in personal development and collaboration

• A willingness to reflect on one’s own motivational patterns

• No prior experience required

Course Outline*:

*We customize the course outline and content to your specific needs and relevant use cases.

Module 1: The basics of motivation

• Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

• Understand the influence of autonomy, competence and social belonging

• Distinguish between motivation, discipline and habits

• Recognise typical barriers to motivation in a work context

Module 2: Self-motivation and personal responsibility

• Identify personal sources of drive and values

• Formulate meaningful goals and anchor them emotionally

• Strengthen self-efficacy and make progress visible

• Improve ways of dealing with procrastination, frustration and energy slumps

Module 3: Goals, Focus and Implementation

• Define clear priorities and achievable interim goals

• Maintain motivation through small successes and feedback loops

• Develop personal routines for consistent implementation

• Evaluate setbacks constructively and start afresh

Module 4: Motivating Others

• Identifying motivational factors among colleagues and teams

• Making targeted use of recognition, responsibility and autonomy

• Conducting motivational conversations without pressure or manipulation

• Taking different motivational profiles into account

Module 5: Motivation in Teams and Change

• Linking team goals to purpose, contribution and impact

• Stabilising motivation in the face of uncertainty and change

• Reducing demotivation caused by unclear expectations or a lack of involvement

• Promoting shared responsibility and commitment

Module 6: Application and Motivation Plan

• Creating a personal motivation profile

• Deriving specific measures for self-motivation and external motivation

• Developing team routines that promote motivation

• Planning sustainable implementation in day-to-day working life

Hands-on learning with expert instructors at your location for organizations.

1,272€*
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Level:
beginner
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Duration:
7
Hours (days:
1
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Training customized to your needs
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Immersive hands-on experience in a dedicated setting
*Price can range depending on number of participants, change of outline, location etc.

Master new skills guided by experienced instructors from anywhere.

537€*
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Level:
beginner
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Duration:
7
Hours (days:
1
)
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Training customized to your needs
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Reduced training costs
*Price can range depending on number of participants, change of outline, location etc.

Upcoming Sessions

22-22 Oct 2026
Lisbon
3-3 Nov 2026
Brussels
11-11 Nov 2026
Stockholm
26-26 Nov 2026
Paris
18-18 Feb 2027
Dublin
10-10 Mar 2027
Brussels
23-23 Mar 2027
Stockholm

Can't find a suitable date? Get in touch and we'll arrange one that works for you.

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