During develop team PM either influence or motivate. How does these two tools differ each other as i gone through the pmbok book i am learning stage be frank. looks basically same but is there a major difference when applied practically under situation. Please explain if i am not wrong? Saving Changes...
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Motivation is one way to influence, there are many more, e.g. - inspiration - coercing - group pressure - persistence - convincing - politics / tradeoffs
The final goal of leadership is influencing others, as a prerequisite you need to be self-aware, self-controlled and empathetic. This all is called emotional intelligence.
Motivation is less powerful and short-sighted, but also a influencing technique.
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1 reply by Lenin Anbalagan
Apr 08, 2019 11:31 AM
Lenin Anbalagan
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Thank-you. But influence can be like i am making use of others idea or suggestions to achieve my goal. Does this is correct?
motivation is a kind of positive influence. Influence can be negative as well. You may negatively influence others. for example, you may demotivate them. Saving Changes...
Motivation is one way to influence, there are many more, e.g. - inspiration - coercing - group pressure - persistence - convincing - politics / tradeoffs
The final goal of leadership is influencing others, as a prerequisite you need to be self-aware, self-controlled and empathetic. This all is called emotional intelligence.
Motivation is less powerful and short-sighted, but also a influencing technique.
Thank-you. But influence can be like i am making use of others idea or suggestions to achieve my goal. Does this is correct?
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2 replies by Gordon Alexander and Thomas Walenta
Apr 09, 2019 4:55 AM
Thomas Walenta
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Lenin, influence should be exercised in an ethical way, not at the expense of others. Like children being raised by good parents.
If not, we see things like fake news, mind-washing, lying etc. - the fact is influencing techniques are there and get better. Unluckily they are used mostly by the bad guys.
If I get your question right, using the ideas of others without their consent is not influencing but plagiarism.
Apr 10, 2019 11:33 AM
Gordon Alexander
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Lenin / Thomas it could also be seen the other way that others are influencing you with their ideas and suggestions, not necessarily plagiarism - Unless you don't credit them with their input, after all it is a team effort.
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Apr 08, 2019 11:31 AM
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Thank-you. But influence can be like i am making use of others idea or suggestions to achieve my goal. Does this is correct?
Lenin, influence should be exercised in an ethical way, not at the expense of others. Like children being raised by good parents.
If not, we see things like fake news, mind-washing, lying etc. - the fact is influencing techniques are there and get better. Unluckily they are used mostly by the bad guys.
If I get your question right, using the ideas of others without their consent is not influencing but plagiarism.
Lenin, influence should be exercised in an ethical way, not at the expense of others. Like children being raised by good parents.
If not, we see things like fake news, mind-washing, lying etc. - the fact is influencing techniques are there and get better. Unluckily they are used mostly by the bad guys.
If I get your question right, using the ideas of others without their consent is not influencing but plagiarism.
Thank-you Mr.Thomas for the kind reply. Saving Changes...
Gordon AlexanderSenior Principal - Global Programme Director| IndepndentChelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Apr 08, 2019 11:31 AM
Replying to Lenin Anbalagan
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Thank-you. But influence can be like i am making use of others idea or suggestions to achieve my goal. Does this is correct?
Lenin / Thomas it could also be seen the other way that others are influencing you with their ideas and suggestions, not necessarily plagiarism - Unless you don't credit them with their input, after all it is a team effort.
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1 reply by Thomas Walenta
Apr 10, 2019 2:55 PM
Thomas Walenta
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Gordon, agree.
When I learn how to influence / motivate I can better recognize when I am influenced / motivated by others. It is interesting then if I can accept being influenced or if that induces some bad feelings in me (my ability to learn, my own self-esteem).
I tend to see us, each human, as the result of several influencing spheres like parents, spouse, family, religion, school, military, community, nation, job, hobby group etc. from each of which we adapt cultural behaviors. All together they constitute our free will.
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Adolfo JaramilloInternational Development Law OrganisationEysins, Switzerland
Motivate is within the project duration, like motivating team members to do their assigned tasks succesfully, while Influence goes beyond the project, like influence team members in their personal life or professional career.
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1 reply by Steve Ratkaj
Apr 11, 2019 2:11 PM
Steve Ratkaj
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Adolfo;
I believe influencing others is also key during the project. To be a successful PM, one must learn how to influence others (i.e. key stakeholders) as there are many competing and conflicting requirements.
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Apr 10, 2019 11:33 AM
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Lenin / Thomas it could also be seen the other way that others are influencing you with their ideas and suggestions, not necessarily plagiarism - Unless you don't credit them with their input, after all it is a team effort.
Gordon, agree.
When I learn how to influence / motivate I can better recognize when I am influenced / motivated by others. It is interesting then if I can accept being influenced or if that induces some bad feelings in me (my ability to learn, my own self-esteem).
I tend to see us, each human, as the result of several influencing spheres like parents, spouse, family, religion, school, military, community, nation, job, hobby group etc. from each of which we adapt cultural behaviors. All together they constitute our free will. Saving Changes...
So i can understand this for myself in a simple manner like motivation is self interest or pushing an individual to achieve whereas influence is a high level skill for driving someone in a particular direction. Saving Changes...
Motivate is within the project duration, like motivating team members to do their assigned tasks succesfully, while Influence goes beyond the project, like influence team members in their personal life or professional career.
Adolfo;
I believe influencing others is also key during the project. To be a successful PM, one must learn how to influence others (i.e. key stakeholders) as there are many competing and conflicting requirements. Saving Changes...
