SKILLTRACK #7 - Interpersonal Skills Support Materials for Online Course 7.6 - "Motivating Volunteers" The following links are provided to supplement course 7.6 with advanced study. They are organized by course section!
Introduction	Motivation - A short (2-page) article providing a brief overview of motivation as a branch of psychology. It focuses on the various approaches to explain motivation. A part of Encyclopedia Americana Online __
Section One	Big Dog's Leadership Page - Human Behavior - Don't let the "Big Dog" web page put you off. Don Clark gives a readable and substantial overview of the leading theories of human behavior, with application to leadership and motivation. Hierarchy of Needs Theory - This series of brief articles on motivation, provides thumbnail sketches of leading behavior and motivation theories. Could be easy to apply to your leadership situation. (Only 8 pages) What is Motivation? - Repetition? Yes, but...! Although most studies may begin with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, comparison to other theories and application makes the redundancy worthwhile. It's only five pages. _
Section Three	Motivation and Leadership Theories - Are you interested in various leadership styles based on human behavior? This two-page article by T.J. Owston could be just the thing. _
Section Four	Motivational Management - Diane Eades' article applies helpfully to Section Four but also to other topics in SkillTrack 7.6. A must-read for practical ideas on motivation as a leadership skill. __
Section Five	How to Motivate Today's Worker - "Motivation is one of the primary concerns and challenges facing today's manager." This article provides steps and techniques helpful to any Christian leader wanting to work effectively with volunteers. A part of the Entrepeneurial Edge Foundation. _
Section Seven	Big Dog's Leadership Page - Motivation - This "Big Dog" Leadership Page (5 pages) focuses on motivation as empowering and recognizing people. It also relates motivation to counseling and performance appraisal. Theoretical and practical. __
Section Eight	How can I motivate my employees? - Leaders can motivate volunteers at the most basic need levels. Recognition helps to meet both social and ego needs. This 3-page article re-enforces this reality. Basics About Employee Motivation - Don't miss this! Very practical online link (5 pages) focusing on recognition, but also other practical steps to influence motivation in non-profit organizations. It also clears up six myths regarding employee motivation. (excpect a censor's "bleep" or two as you read.) ___