Clarifying the concept of motivation and its significance in improving performance levels, elucidating and applying motivation theories in a leadership context, utilising techniques to boost self-motivation and enhance leadership performance, and implementing strategies to motivate others in a leadership context are essential aspects of understanding and effectively applying motivational principles for leadership success.

This unit standard is suitable for learners who will be working within a Public Sector, Local Government, commercial or community environment, and will fulfil a leadership role as part of their job. This unit standard will also add value to public officials who are seeking to develop a career pathway towards an accomplished integrated development planner or public sector management and administration specialist.

Course Content

  • The term motivation is defined and discussed with examples
  • Motivating triggers are discussed with examples
  • Motivation is discussed in relation to its impact on performance levels
  • The negative impact of demotivation is discussed with examples
  • Typical indicators for measuring motivation levels are identified and selected for a leadership context
  • Motivation is discussed from an inspirational perspective and the importance of inspiration in driving self and others is explained with examples
  • Two theories of motivation are compared in terms of how each enables people to be motivated in both the personal and work environment
  • A theory is chosen and explained in terms of its application to self
  • A theory is chosen and explained in terms of its application to a team
  • An action plan is compiled to motivate self and others based on the chosen theories
  • Self-motivation levels are analysed and motivational problem areas identified in relation to leadership abilities
  • A plan to enhance self-motivation is outlined and implemented within a given timeframe
  • Techniques for sustaining self-motivation are identified and implemented in a leadership context
  • Leadership principles and skills are applied to enhance self-motivation in work context
  • The techniques leaders can use to motivate a team are identified and applied in their own work context
  • The importance of leading by example is discussed and the concept of being a role-model in a leadership context is explained with examples
  • The importance that recognition, information, communication, empathy, decision-making and environment play in motivating others is discussed with examples
  • The importance of creating a positive, conducive environment is discussed in relation to motivation
  • Feedback mechanisms are identified and applied to effectively motivate others
  • An action plan for motivating own work teams is outlined and implemented within given timeframes
  • The concept of empowerment is discussed as it relates to motivating others in a leadership context
  • The role of personal success in inspiring self and others is discussed with examples
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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