Using Motivational Maps® Assessments to Improve Recruitment and Team Performance
Most employers recognise that motivated employees are usually more productive, engaged and likely to stay with the business.
The difficulty is that motivation is different for everyone. What drives one employee may not motivate another at all.
That is why tools such as Motivational Maps® can be so valuable.
At Rely HR & Training, we use Motivational Maps® to help employers better understand what motivates their employees and teams; supporting recruitment, development, retention and team performance.
What are Motivational Maps®?
Motivational Maps® are online assessments designed to identify what motivates an individual at work and how well those motivators are currently being met.
The process provides insight into areas such as:
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Preferred working styles,
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Leadership and communication preferences,
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What drives engagement and performance,
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Potential causes of disengagement or frustration,
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How individuals are likely to work with others.
The assessments can be used for individuals, managers, teams and wider organisations.
Supporting better recruitment decisions
Recruitment is about more than qualifications and experience.
An employee may have the right technical skills but still struggle if the role or working environment does not align with what motivates them.
Understanding motivation can help employers recruit people who are more likely to:
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Enjoy the role,
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Fit the culture of the business,
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Perform consistently well,
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Remain with the organisation longer term.
For example, someone motivated by creativity and autonomy may become frustrated in a highly structured environment, while somebody who values stability may struggle in a constantly changing role.
Using motivational insight alongside the normal recruitment process can help employers make more informed hiring decisions and reduce the risk of poor fit appointments.
Improving employee development and retention
Motivation can change over time and is often influenced by workload, leadership, recognition and career progression.
Motivational Maps® can help create more meaningful conversations around:
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Employee engagement,
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Career development,
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Leadership development,
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Coaching and mentoring,
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Performance management,
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Succession planning.
Often relatively small changes can have a significant impact on motivation and performance; for example increasing autonomy, providing greater recognition or creating clearer development opportunities.
Employees who feel understood and supported are often more engaged and committed to the organisation.
Helping teams work better together
Motivational Maps® can also be used with teams to provide insight into overall team dynamics and working relationships.
This can help employers better understand:
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Communication styles within the team,
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Potential areas of tension or conflict,
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Different motivational drivers across individuals,
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Team strengths and gaps,
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How management style may impact performance.
In many workplaces, challenges arise not because employees lack ability, but because people are motivated by very different things.
Helping teams understand those differences can often improve collaboration, communication and overall performance.
Final thoughts
Understanding what motivates employees can provide employers with valuable insight that supports stronger recruitment, improved retention and better performing teams.
Motivational Maps® offer a practical and structured way to achieve this.
As an accredited Motivational Maps® practitioner, I work with both individuals and businesses to help improve engagement, development and team performance.
Sessions are available for both individuals and teams, with flexible options for businesses of different sizes.
If you would like to find out more, contact the team at Rely HR & Training for an informal discussion.