The importance of belonging to a particular group or organization that reflects their own identity

Creating “team identity”

Anything that reflects well on the group

A strong vehicle for self-expression; creativity can take many forms

Creativity at work is a subjective experience

Ask the person about his or her link to creativity

Values challenges at the highest level; achieving “mission impossible” — the adrenaline rush

Loses interest quickly once challenge is met!

Having many well-developed interest areas competing for equal attention

Control of schedule; learning opportunities

Getting things done through others

Exposure to decision-makers

Opportunities to expand influence

When it is Primary Driver, person has timeline for advancement

A wide variety of experiences to develop well-rounded business skills

The total ownership of a project or new venture within the business

Setting the vision and strategy for an organization

Opportunities for exposure to high-placed decision-makers, and learning opportunities from same

Being motivated by the quality and content of the work

Being the subject-matter experts • the best in knowledge, equipment & technology

Peer recognition over general acknowledgment

Routine, structure and predictability

Implementation and management of systems

Connection to something lasting

Autonomy and independence

Matrix reporting relationships 

Loathes being closely supervised

Work in service of others

Needs to see connection of what they do to a higher purpose they personally value