Today I attended a webinar, Women in Leadership: Achieving Your Next Steps, which aimed to provide practical advice to increase the number of women in senior leadership roles. My favourite activity from the webinar was to rank the below in order of priority for you, to learn what your motivators are and what is important for you in a role.
- Fun- I am totally absorbed in what I do
- Variety- My work is varied and interesting
- Independence/Freedom- I have some control over how I spend my time at work and where I go
- Personal Development- I have continuing opportunities to learn and stretch myself
- Helping Others- My work contributes to others or to society as a whole
- Company Values- I recognise and agree with the values of my employer
- Status- My worth is recognised in my job title/pay level/car/responsibilities
- Skills Balance- My opportunities and skills are well matched
- Team Membership- I enjoy being part of an active, supportive team
- Meaning and Fulfilment- I find my work meaningful and fulfilling
- Feedback- I know when I am doing a good job
- Challenge- I like to take on new projects and problems
- Recognition- I am recognised for my skills and contribution
- Making a Difference/Contributing- I can see what my contribution adds to the whole process
- Earnings Now- I am relatively well paid in comparison to my peers
- Fringe Benefits- The job has interesting perks
- Success- I enjoy being a winner
- Responsibility- I am responsible for important things/people/projects
- Security- Knowing what I will be doing and earning in a year’s time matters to me
- Earnings Potential- My earnings will probably increase significantly in the future
