How to Leverage Intrinsic Motivation in Corporate eLearning

When individuals take actions whether simple or complex, chances are they are responding to a motivating factor. It is widely agreed that there are reasons behind most if not all actions people take.

The nature of these motivating factors and how to leverage them has been the concern of psychologist and behavioral experts. Beyond these people, leadership experts, educational practitioners, and other professionals have also taken a keen interest in motivation, as it is key to coaxing out expected results.

Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Motivation

A major discovery in the subject of motivation is that these factors that spur actions are either internal or external to the individual. Hence the study of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. While extrinsic motivation relies on an external reward for doing an action, intrinsic motivation stems from the individual—out of will and interest in the activity.

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