Motivation

1. & Influence; Competencies for Network Motivation

2. Motivation The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. The general desire or willingness of someone to do something

3. What is Motivation? Every individual is naturally conditioned to move towards a goal Motivation is also defined as the process that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. Motivation is what causes us to act, whether it is getting a glass of water to reduce thirst or reading a book to gain knowledge or assisting a victim to get self satisfaction.

4. Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs Self -Actualization Esteem needs Belongingness & love needs Safety needs Physiological needs:

6. Physiological needsHunger, thirst, air, shelter etc.,Safety needsTo feel secure & safe, out of dangerBelongingness & love needs Affiliate with others, be accepted & social needsEsteem needsTo achieve, be competent, gain approval, get recognized, gain attention to support positive image and positive self esteemSelf-actualization needs Self fulfillment, self satisfaction, realizing one’s potential

7. Self actualized characteristics Perceive reality accurately Tolerate uncertainty Accept oneself without guilt or anxiety Solve problems effectively Possess a strong social awareness Develop meaningful interpersonal relationships Relatively independent of environment & culture

8. Self – transcendence characteristics To connect to something beyond the ego or to help others find self-fulfillment and realize their potential.

9. Self motivation Intrinsic Motivation

10. Where do we begin? • To enhance our experience at work it is essential to understand what motivates us • When we are highly motivated then we can influence others in a constructive way

11. Generating motivation Motivation at times needs to be generated and generated motivation must be actively maintained and protected. We might be motivated initially to do a task but may not be able to sustain the motivation until the completion of the task therefore, we might need a Coach or mentor to stay focused and maintain our motivation. Or we need a target or a goalas our motivational force.

12. Holding to a commitment is like holding a very hot rock, the chances that you will continue to hold it is near zero. But with time, it will get easier since the rock will become colder.

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15. Steps to follow

16. Goal-Setting • Goals are desired result, purpose, or objective that one strives to attain • Goals are SMART: • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Relevant/Realistic • Time-Oriented • Tangible

17. Types of Goals • Short-term • A goal that can be achieved in a relative short period of time • Long-term • A goal that takes a long period of time to achieve

19. Motivational strategies – sustaining different motivational levels How to be self motivated ? How to sustain your motivation 24/7 ? How to motivate colleagues and subordinates ? How to create positive motivation in the women network? How to get satisfaction without rewards? How to motivate your superiors to get support ?

20. Motivational strategies Think as WE and US and not as I or Me Identify new skills and learn them Train your team Get feedback on your performance Give feedback on team performance Guide your team’s ability to work Work together for enhanced results Give chance to new people Make everybody feel equally important

21. Ask yourself? Group work time 10 mins • Why we need to be recognized? (Table 1, 2) • How can we evolve individually and as women network to face new challenges? (Table 3, 4) • How can we decide when to take new opportunities? (Table 5,6) • How can we become an effective team? (Table 7,8) • How can we voice common issues? (Table 9,10) • How can we stand together against all odds? (Table 11,12) • How to achieve the feeling of WE? (Table 13, 14)

22. Motivational strategies for leaders

23. Strategy 1 • Articulate yourvisionin an easily understood way This provides a focus for your leadership • Make a core group of people to work with you (WPC) • Buy-in is critical. • Build on people’s strengths and passions • Invest in people in forwarding a common agenda

24. Strategy 2 • Be open to failures and deal with them with integrity • Be willing to change your thinking • Be a leader and show leadership qualities people will follow you • Engage people to work on a mutual agenda

25. Strategy 3 • People follow leaders with vision;visionmust be simple, focused and compelling • Leader must be able to sell her vision • You need to master when to use influence and when to use power • Actions are more important than words; demonstrate if you think something is important

26. Strategy 4 • You need to be able to plan far ahead • You need to be able to manage both self-confidence and self-doubt • You need to be able to create new leaders; be a mentor

27. Strategy 5 • Stay firm – don’t give up on people or what you believe in • Leaders should be good listeners • Earn respect by your action even if you or your decisions are not liked • Be a role model for your team; make followers

28. Strategy 6 • Set common goals for your team’s success rather than your individual success • Be good at managing failures and success • Value the idea and not just the status of the person who said it • Give due credit to the team members for their work

29. Motivational techniques Lead them Set real examples since they are quicker than advice Influence people by action and not words Highlight benefits Translate success in individual benefits Relate success to institutional achievement Benefits for the entire team Play with emotions sensitively People act quickly to emotions Positive motivation Sustained by relating to real life stories Relate to needs & wants Basic needs satisfaction Getting recognition & overcoming challenges

30. How to achieve successSuccess factors Responsibility– do not blame anybody Hard work– be ready to work in any time Character– values, beliefs & personality of you Right time- ready to do at right time Persistence-failing also a step to success Creativity – excellence of his effort Commitment – winning edge Learning - life long process Planning- exact

31. Goal setting and analysis Identify a goal (short term, long term) Ensure that you have a team consensus on the goal Check your goals whether they harm the interest of anybody Goal should be SMART Identify somebody who has already achieved a similar goal Identify the obstacles in achieving that goal Identify the qualities and behaviour required to reach each goal Identify the resources; people, materials and institutions that can help you in achieving goal

32. Motivation for networking

33. networking needs:

34. Cohesiveness Interaction, co-operation and the sharing among group members is important in creating cohesiveness.

35. Steps to achieving your goals Believe in your self Trust your team Tap the existing resources It does not matter who achieves it. It is a team effort Stand in accomplishment - step into time When you achieve the goal move to a higher goal Imagine yourself having achieved the goal for motivation Imagine what you where you want to reach and strive for it Willing to commit – make a commitment & do it

37. For example: Long term Goal • Enhanced positioning of women police • Steps • Better performance + good training (preparation) • Mainstreaming women in policing (plan) • Getting recognition for your work (measure success) • Review what worked for you to plan for future (analyze results) • If you achieve a goal even if it is short term celebrate it

38. Specialized Knowledge Be a true professional; gain specialized knowledge. Make a deep personal commitment to develop your skills. Competency • Professionals get the job done. They're reliable, and they keep their promises. • Professionals don't make excuses, but focus on finding solutions

39. Honesty and Integrity • Professionals exhibit qualities such as honesty andintegrity. They never compromise their values, and will do the right thing, even when it means taking a harder road. • True professionals are humble Accountability Professionals hold themselves accountable for their thoughts, words, and actions, especially when they've made a mistake. This personal accountability is closely tied to honesty and integrity, and it's a vital element in professionalism.

40. Be an inspiration for others If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more you are a leader Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life it is about what you inspire others to do

41. “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ― Maya Angelou

42. Given a chance women police can be a positive help in not only prevention of crimes but an answer to the ‘many grieving women’ a case of total empowerment. Inspite of personal differences women should unite together to support their issues and provide it with a more positive platform. “Determination paves way for positive destiny”

44. Patience, Persistence and Perspiration make an unbeatable combination of success.