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What switches you on, and what keeps you running?
Are you in it for the money? Or is it your career you're working on? Or maybe you get more from helping others, and money and career aren't so important to you.
The Activation assessment also explores what drives us on the inside, keeping us going in whatever direction we set for ourselves.
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(usually $75.00)
This assessment will reveal the degree to which three 'external rewards' and five 'internal drives' play their part, not only on someone's on-the-job performance but also in the way they rate their personal satisfaction with what they're engaged in.
To create an even more complete understanding of your activators, we examine each of the factors in three separate contexts: the past, the present and the future.
This assessment completes the picture by showing a person's self-perception of their progress towards their personal goals.
Material reward
Responds to the prospect of material gain, such as pay increases or tangible benefits in cash or kind.
Career reward
Ambitious to advance in career, responds to the prospect of a leadership role, a worthwhile place in the organisation, and involvement in decision making.
Social reward
Actively seeks to develop relationships and friendships. Responds to a friendly environment and consistently warm approach.
A Person
Responds to acceptance as an equal and to recognition as a person A Person who one is, not the role played or the work done. Know who they are!
A Producer
Satisfaction comes from work itself and results. Responds to open recognition of own achievements and commitment.
A Helper
Responds to requests for help or support and to opportunities to serve others. Changes priorities for others, takes on their responsibilities.
A Catalyst
Responds to difficult tasks and challenges. Seeks to set own objectives and priorities, choose own work methods: needs freedom to operate. Without a satisfying role or challenge, the useful troubleshooter may become a troublemaker.
Pressure of time
Responds to pressure of time. Deadlines and priorities provide push to meet time commitments.
Focus on Past
Spends significant time thinking about the past, diverting energy from what is happening now or from planning ahead.
Focus on Present
Focuses on the events and issues of the day, and takes action to keep on top of things as they happen.
Focus on Future
Influenced by what 'might be', actions are directed at future events. Feelings of anticipation alternately encourage then discourage as expectations change.
Headway
Plans for the future, confident of achieving personal objectives by following a particular course.