The process of motivation starts from an underlying psychological or physiological need that triggers thoughts and behavioral changes that are aimed towards a goal or reward. The underlying psychological need or physiological need is also called the motive. Factor within an individual and outside the individual can determine these needs and desires. In an intrinsically motivated person, the motive for a behavior or action is within once self, like pride, inner satisfaction, curiosity, passion, etc. This creates the enthusiasm in the person to train and seek out for the goal. Extrinsic motivators seek motivation from external factors like money, promotion, trophies, awards, praise, recognition and achievements. Intrinsically motivated people in a team are motivated when their job gives them contentment and allows them to grow and achieve. For these reasons, I will offer intrinsic people the opportunity for personal growth and achievement by empowering them to achieve the goal. Extrinsically motivated people will be encouraged to work through the promise of incentives or rewards. Performance feedback will also help to motivate an extrinsically motivated person. (Reiss, 2012)
A team is a group of people who are interdependent and come together to achieve a task. The success of a team dependence on the ability of the team to get its members to work effectively. A performance driven team works in an environment where there is two-way open and honest communication. The team offers support and recognizes the achievements and interest of the members in a team. All members of the team contribute to the success of the team and is not dominated by a single individual. Competing business strategies within a team can compromise the team’s performance. The decision making in the team is made based on facts and analysis. Clear goals and time frame are set and communicated to the members. The responsibility of the team is divided between the members of a group. (Wiese & Ricci, 2012)
References
Reiss, S. (2012). Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation. Teaching of Psychology, 39(2), 152-156. Retrieved 5 September 2016, from http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0098628312437704
Wiese, C. & Ricci, R. (2012). 10 Characteristics of High-Performing Teams. Huffington Post India. Retrieved 5 September 2016, from http://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/10- characteristics-of-hig_b_1536155
