Introduction to the M@W Model

Introduction to the M@W Model

The Systemic Motivation Model (M@W)


Motivation in the workplace is a dynamic and multifaceted phenomenon that extends beyond individual effort to encompass organizational systems and their interactions. The Systemic Motivation Model (M@W) offers managers a comprehensive framework to understand and influence the factors driving employee motivation within an organizational context. This course introduces participants to the core principles of M@W, emphasizing its application in real-world managerial scenarios.


Course Objectives

Participants will:

  • Gain insights into how motivation operates as a system influenced by individual, organizational, and environmental factors.
  • Learn to identify key motivators such as leadership, recognition, work-life balance, and organizational culture, and understand their interdependencies.
  • Explore strategies to design and implement motivational systems that align with organizational goals while fostering employee engagement and satisfaction.


Key Topics Covered


1. Understanding Motivation as a System

  • The interplay between individual motivation and organizational structures.
  • Feedback, rewards, and job design shape motivation.


2. Factors Influencing Motivation

  • Leadership styles, professional development opportunities, and meaningful work.
  • Broader organizational elements like culture, diversity policies, and job security.


3. Designing Motivational Systems

  • Tools and techniques for creating coherent incentive systems tailored to organizational objectives.
  • Addressing imbalances in motivational factors to enhance performance[2].


4. Application of the M@W Model

  • Case studies on implementing systemic motivation strategies.
  • Measuring outcomes and refining approaches based on feedback.


This course is designed for managers, HR professionals, and organizational leaders seeking to harness the power of systemic motivation to achieve strategic objectives while enhancing employee satisfaction.


Responsible Alain Vanderbeke
Last Update 04/04/2025
Completion Time 49 minutes
Members 3
Basic Open
  • Introduction
    2Lessons · 8 min
    • Introduction to M@W
    • The Three Levels of Mobilization
  • The M@W Model Structure
    8Lessons · 35 min
    • The Five Axes of the SMM
    • The Two-Dimensional Structure of M@W
    • The Baseline Factors of Motivation (Satisfaction Level)
    • The First Line of Motivation Factors (Implication Level)
    • The Second Line of Motivation Factors (Engagement Level)
    • The Third Line of Motivation Factors (Engagement Level)
    • Modes of Stimulation (Influence from the Upper Level)
    • What do you remember about the model?
      10 xp
  • Strategy
    1Lessons · 4 min
    • Applying M@W
  • Conclusion
    1Lessons · 2 min
    • Conclusion