Leadership & Motivation · Motivation
Self-Determination Theory
Self-Determination Theory · Motivation theory
External incentives are not producing sustainable motivation or ownership.
Why use it
Strengthen autonomy, competence, and relatedness as drivers of intrinsic motivation.
How to apply
- Define the specific management situation and desired outcome.
- Gather the minimum facts, constraints, and perspectives needed to use the tool.
- Apply Self-Determination Theory, make key assumptions explicit, and compare the result with realistic alternatives.
- Record the decision, next owner or action, and a testable criterion for the next step.
Output
A motivation diagnosis and actions that support intrinsic drive.