Personal Intrinsic Motivators
When intrinsic motivation is present, it can have a strong influence on an individual’s behaviour. In healthcare, this gives rise to individuals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. Manion (2011) identified five intrinsic motivators that influence professional behaviour: “healthy relationships, meaningful purpose, competence, choice and progress” (p. 297) and in this instance, all five were present. Workplace engagement is in place when the presence of these factors serves to stimulate and inspire individuals to achieve happiness in their professional lives.
The On-Line team comprised of seven individuals, including the manager, all of who had a role to play in implementing the EHR system smoothly …show more content…
However, in terms of intrinsic motivation, a sense of choice is realized when opinions and ideas are listened to and respected by leaders (Laureate Education Inc., 2006). Autonomy to make decisions on how best to educate the staff was respected by management during the implementation process. For example, staff requested quick reference guides that were more specific and relatable to the VC, initiative was taken by this writer to accomplish this task and to this day these guides continue to be utilized by new staff and students. An environment that ensures choice is essential to employee commitment. Once the contract ended in October 2011, there was a sense of accomplishment and internal pride that the EHR system was up and functioning in the manner of which it was envisioned. While more work was needed to ensure sustainability and some of the team remained in place, progress was being made by all staff to continue learning and using the system as it was intended. To this day, a feeling of achievement and professional fulfillment remains upon reflection of the time spent with the On-Line …show more content…
One such change would be to recognize and reward staff for the work they do. Helping them see the impact they have on a resident’s quality of life will increase meaningful purpose (Manion, 2011). Another initiative is to identify the nurses that want to engage in professional development and provide them with the flexibility and resources necessary to increase competency in a chosen area (Atefi, Abdullah, Wong & Mazlom, 2014). Both of these changes will also have a positive impact in ensuring healthy relationships are maintained by all staff. Therefore by creating an environment that engages staff, a nurse manager can ensure employees want to remain committed to their
When intrinsic motivation is present, it can have a strong influence on an individual’s behaviour. In healthcare, this gives rise to individuals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. Manion (2011) identified five intrinsic motivators that influence professional behaviour: “healthy relationships, meaningful purpose, competence, choice and progress” (p. 297) and in this instance, all five were present. Workplace engagement is in place when the presence of these factors serves to stimulate and inspire individuals to achieve happiness in their professional lives.
The On-Line team comprised of seven individuals, including the manager, all of who had a role to play in implementing the EHR system smoothly …show more content…
However, in terms of intrinsic motivation, a sense of choice is realized when opinions and ideas are listened to and respected by leaders (Laureate Education Inc., 2006). Autonomy to make decisions on how best to educate the staff was respected by management during the implementation process. For example, staff requested quick reference guides that were more specific and relatable to the VC, initiative was taken by this writer to accomplish this task and to this day these guides continue to be utilized by new staff and students. An environment that ensures choice is essential to employee commitment. Once the contract ended in October 2011, there was a sense of accomplishment and internal pride that the EHR system was up and functioning in the manner of which it was envisioned. While more work was needed to ensure sustainability and some of the team remained in place, progress was being made by all staff to continue learning and using the system as it was intended. To this day, a feeling of achievement and professional fulfillment remains upon reflection of the time spent with the On-Line …show more content…
One such change would be to recognize and reward staff for the work they do. Helping them see the impact they have on a resident’s quality of life will increase meaningful purpose (Manion, 2011). Another initiative is to identify the nurses that want to engage in professional development and provide them with the flexibility and resources necessary to increase competency in a chosen area (Atefi, Abdullah, Wong & Mazlom, 2014). Both of these changes will also have a positive impact in ensuring healthy relationships are maintained by all staff. Therefore by creating an environment that engages staff, a nurse manager can ensure employees want to remain committed to their