Recognition

Human Drive

Recognition

A drive towards the acknowledgment of the existence, status, or legality of something.

Human Drives: Curiosity • Spirituality • Creativity • Beauty • Competence • Food • Sexuality • Ownership • Loyalty • Recognition • Exercise • Intimacy • Belonging • Influence • Rest • Friendship • Meaning • Security • Justice • Freedom • Family • Certainty • Safety • Health

Purpose

Granting people a position of status and a chance at self-esteem.

Notes

Recognition, or status, is a basic human drive as it satisfies our inherent need for validation, social acceptance, and self-worth. It influences our sense of identity, belonging, and influences opportunities. Seeking recognition motivates us to achieve and contribute to society, fulfilling our desire for significance and influence.

Rules / Constraints

  • We have not yet defined any rules or constraints.

Curiosity
Food
Exercise
Rest
Freedom
Spirituality
Sexuality
Intimacy
Friendship
Family
Creativity
Ownership
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Meaning
Certainty
Beauty
Loyalty
Belonging
Security
Safety
Competence
Recognition
Influence
Justice
Health
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The 25 Drives Grid
The 25 Drives Grid

Human motivation is an essential topic for product managers and change leaders. Without motivation, clients won’t consider trying out our products, and co-workers won’t be interested in changing their ways of working.

“It is impossible to reduce the complexity of human motivation to something simple or (simplistic) without making choices in language and definitions.”

(Source: “The 25 Drives Grid”)