Who we are?

THE MOTIVATION SOCIETY – in partnership with THE INSTITUTE OF MOTIVATION STUDIES

The Motivation Society is based on the conviction that a greater understanding of MOTIVATION is a critical pre-condition for our survival in the 21st Century.

It is a ‘Motivation Think Tank’, in partnership with the Institute of Motivation Studies, with 3 Aims :

1. To provide quality news, comment and analysis into what motivates people – and why.

2. To identify problems and provide solutions – based on Sir Karl Popper’s ‘Scientific Method’ (aka ‘The Popper Formula’) .

3. To provide a tailor-made, ‘gilt-edge’ service to

(a) Individuals, Small Groups & Teams (eg Motivation Action Plans – MAP’s),
(b) Schools, Colleges & Universtities (eg Motivation Theory Lecturettes – MTL’s)
(b) Companies, Councils & Governments (eg Motivation Policy Statements – MPS’s).

Motivation has been defined as Reason Why Action – a combined inner force of “Energy & Willpower” (Motorvation) and “Motive”(Motivation)…”The Driving Motive”…”Driven Motive Power” etc
What are the reason(s) why people act as they do…what are the reason(s) why teams perform as they do…what are the reason (s) why companies make decisions as they do…what are the reason(s) why governments govern as they do…

Motivation has also been defined as a combination of Motive and Action (The-Motive-Behind-The-Action)(‘MotivAction’) – Driven Intention (eg “the intention behind the words’ – hat-tip : Jose) or the Will (hat-tip : Jeff) – or …(?)

Motivation Studies can also be called ‘Etiology’ – the Study of Causes. It is hoped ETIOLOGY AND MOTIVATION STUDIES will become as much an established academic discipline as PSYCHOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY, within 3 years.

Any contributions are most welcome…it is open to all – especially children of all ages and other animals – including elephants.