{"id":185644,"date":"2026-09-14T11:54:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T03:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/?post_type=pd&#038;p=185644"},"modified":"2026-09-14T11:57:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T03:57:48","slug":"motivation-at-work-unlocking-performance-and-potential","status":"publish","type":"pd","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/prof-development\/motivation-at-work-unlocking-performance-and-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"Motivation at work: Unlocking performance and potential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Discover what truly motivates people to perform, grow and thrive<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The way we work is changing. New technologies, evolving employee expectations, hybrid workplaces and ongoing disruption are challenging organisations to rethink how they engage, motivate and retain their people. Sustained performance takes more than incentives and rewards. It requires an understanding of what drives people to contribute, innovate, learn and perform at their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This masterclass draws on best practice from more than 50 years of research across workplaces, education, healthcare, and elite sport, and is grounded in Self-Determination Theory &#8211; one of the world\u2019s leading evidence-based frameworks for understanding human motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will explore the different forms of motivation and how they influence behaviour, performance, and wellbeing. Discover why traditional approaches based primarily on rewards, pressure and compliance can have limited impact, and learn how to foster deeper, more enduring motivation through purpose, personal values, growth and meaningful engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will leave with practical, evidence-based strategies to create a workplace where people are motivated to perform and equipped to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-you-will-learn\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-you-will-learn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-you-will-learn\">What you will learn<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-you-will-learn\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>By the end of this masterclass, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>understand what drives human motivation and how to strengthen it in the workplace<\/li>\n<li>identify how work design, leadership behaviours and remuneration practices influence motivation<\/li>\n<li>apply practical strategies that support engagement, wellbeing, and sustained performance<\/li>\n<li>prepare for the future of motivation in remote, distributed and technology-enabled workplaces<\/li>\n<li>better understand your own motivation and the conditions that help you perform at your best.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Who-is-this-program-for?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Who-is-this-program-for?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Who-is-this-program-for?\">Who is this program for?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Who-is-this-program-for?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Designed for leaders, managers and people professionals seeking to strengthen engagement and performance within their organisations. 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