Beyond Boundaries Lecture

Introduction

• Theme: Beyond boundaries
• Concept of Boundaries: Rules, regulations, restrictions
• Accountability: Importance of supervisors, teachers, parents
• Beyond Boundaries: Encouragement to do more than required, inspiring self-motivation

Empowerment

• Definition of Empowerment
  • Management definition: Getting things done with fewer resources
  • Personal feeling of empowerment: Feeling self-motivated

Self-Motivation Questions

1. Can you do it? (Self-efficacy)
   • Belief in capability
   • Necessary resources (time, knowledge, training)
2. Will it work? (Response-efficacy)
   • Belief in process leading to outcome
   • Requires education and showing data/theory
3. Is it worth it? (Motivational question)
   • Importance of consequences (B.F. Skinner’s principle)
   • Self-motivation linked to worthwhile work

Education vs Training

• Education: Common from elementary to higher education
• Training: Specific to behaviors, involves feedback
• Online Training: Considered ineffective (oxymoron)n
• Examples of terminology differences: education vs sex training

Importance of Competence

• Leaders’ role: Inspiring sense of competence through feedback and recognition
• Autonomy/Choice: B.F. Skinner's idea from "Beyond Freedom and Dignity"
  • Autonomy linked to pursuit of positive outcomes rather than avoidance
  • Distinction between success seekers and failure avoiders

Motivation and Perception

• Paradigm shift: Viewing tasks as opportunities rather than obligations
• Role of Communication: How you frame tasks to yourself and others
• Ellen Langer’s Insight: Choice enhances motivation

Community

• Social Support: Critical for motivation and happiness
• Interdependence vs Independence: Shift from independence to valuing community
• Story Illustration: “The cookie thief” - misperception and realization

Personal Story: Learning Drums

• Early enthusiasm: Desire to play like famous drummers
• Parental support: Providing equipment based on progress
• Teacher’s Challenges and Encouragement: Overcoming difficult tasks (drum roll)
• Lesson in Perseverance: Breaking tasks down to manage overwhelm
• Teacher Learning from Student: Humility to accept feedback

Conclusion

• Principles for self-motivation: Competence, consequences, choice, community
• Emphasis on mutual support and continuous learning

Final Thoughts

• Importance of fostering a mutually supportive environment
• Encouraging feedback and recognizing achievements