Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 1 Growing & Learning Boston University Choose to Learn Program

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 2 Objectives Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 2 Identify what motivates you Provide tools to help you grow and develop in your career Answer questions Have fun

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 3 What is Growth? Growth is simple to define. It’s: Being stretched and challenged in ways that result in personal and professional progress.

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 4 What is Learning? The act, process, or experience of gaining knowledge or skill.

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 5 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CAREER?

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 6 YOU! Each person is responsible for identifying how they want to grow and develop. You own the development of your own career toolbox.

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 7 WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 8 What is Motivation? Motivation is the combination of desire, values, and beliefs that drives you to take action.

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 9 Motivational Audit Tis should take 10 minutes to complete There are 9 sections Look at each section of nine statements separately. – You have 20 points to allocate among all nine statements to reflect what is true to you. You can give all 20 points to one statement or spread the 20 pints as you wish. – You must allocate 20 points (no more, no less) in each section. Record your allocation of points in the boxes provided. Please use only whole numbers.

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 10 Scoring Copy your scores from the questionnaire onto the scoring sheet The letters are not in order so be careful transferring numbers Copy scores to second page of scoring sheet

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Autonomy Ownership of projects or resources Real decision-making power Freedom from close supervision The right to determine strategy Control over own time

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Wealth Individual payment agreements Reward for effort Opportunities to excel Lack of constraints New opportunities to acquire wealth

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Meaning Tasks that fulfill a “higher purpose” Opportunities to serve a cause Reinforcement of the value of his/her contribution The fellowship of like-minded individuals Comprehensive understanding of the organization's values and policies

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Power Real control over people and resources The power to make strategic decisions Dominance over others Recognition by others

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Status High esteem Public recognition Symbols of worth Recognition of achievement Deference of others

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Stability Well-established organizations Firms that meet basic human needs Professional qualifications and status Long-term commitment Firms with a “job for life” philosophy

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Team Spirit A supportive climate Team-orientated managers Cooperative colleagues Opportunities to participate in decision- making Warm relationships with others

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Recognition Feedback from others Positive strokes for good performance Recognition of achievement or success Signs of being valued Regular appraisal

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Mastery A learning environment Technical challenge Recognition of the importance of well-honed skills Complete jobs Adequate support structures

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Personal Motives 1.Autonomy:“I do it my way” 2.Wealth:“I am prosperous” 3.Meaning:“My work makes a real difference” 4.Power: “I control others” 5.Status: “I have social standing”

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | Personal Motives 6.Stability: “I like to know the future.” 7.Team Spirit:“I am a member of the gang” 8.Recognition:“I am recognized and respected in my field” 9.Mastery:“I am excellent in my chosen vocation”

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 22 VALUES A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 23 NEEDS A thing that is wanted or required.

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 24 SKILLS The ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 25 How Does One Grow & Learn? Learning on the job –Learning new skills, tasks, technology –Conversations & meetings –From experts –Mentoring and training others –Solving problems –Making decisions –Working on different projects –Learning from mistakes & fixing them –Takeaways & learnings from project reviews, performance reviews, etc. –Giving & receiving feedback –Self-directed study Taking on new responsibilities Taking on more responsibilities Moving into different roles

Boston University Choose to Learn Program | 26 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Homework