Demotivator factors

Examples

Own expectation on oneself

“I was demotivated by the mountain of work and the feeling that I couldn’t do justice to everything.”

Suffering of others

“The sad faces, dejected looks and the delivery of the news were very demotivating.”

Helplessness

“Demotivated: that I personally couldn’t help it that I’m in trouble now.”

Existential fears

“I’m also demotivated if I perceive the change as a threat to their job security, or if I don’t have the resources or support, I need to adapt to the new framework.”

Setbacks

“On the other hand, the setbacks and challenges we experienced during the implementation were demotivating.”

Non-participation

“That those affected, and their managers and managers were not even questioned. Very demotivating.”

Situation

· “Demotivating was the entire event with all interactions.”

· “The general conditions were demotivating, as it was not possible, for example, to dismiss team members whose performance far from meeting the requirements and thus worsened the situation for the entire team.”

· “Demotivated: the long journey to the office.”

· “What demotivated me was that it would take a lot of work to create a training program for employees, and that I still had to balance work and training employees.”

· “Felt demotivated to continue working there.”

· “Demotivated: administrative ballast and operational support MA eats up the day, no strategic work possible. Be driven.”

Worries about future

· “While uncertainty about the future of the organization has demotivated me.”

· “I was devastated by the thought that things would never be the same again.”

· “The fact that I am the one who is most worried about the situation, even though everyone is suffering from the changes.”

Coercion

“On the other hand, I am demotivated when I feel that the change is being forced on me without proper communication and advice.”