Reiss Motivation Profile self-test

If you decide not to take the full Reiss Motivation Profile® assessment, and you want to generally know your level of a given 16 needs, you can use the simplified RMP self-test questionnaire.

The 16 RMP needs-motivators are:

Power – the need for leadership and influence
Independence – the need for autonomy
Curiosity – the need for understanding
Acceptance – the need for approval
Order – the need for planning, structure, and clear rules
Saving – the need to collect and keep things
Honor – the need for loyalty to rules
Idealism – the need for pro bono activities and involvement in social issues
Social contact – the need for frequent contacts with people
Family – the need for raising and caring for loved ones
Status – the need for belonging to an elite group
Vengeance – the need to compete and win
Beauty – the need for aesthetic experiences
Eating – the need to savor meals
Physical activity – the need for physical exertion
Tranquility – the need for emotional stability and safety.

If you are interested in specific RMP needs, you can also listen to the podcast “From Leader’s Workshop (Z Warsztatu Lidera)” about motivation.

Step 1:
Download the questionnaire

The shortened RMP self-test questionnaire is available at this link:
Simplified RMP needs questionnaire.pdf

Step 2:
Make an assessment

When you fill out the questionnaire, or your employee does it, think about how the values shown in it correlate with the values of your company, or loved ones

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Moving motivators

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