In this quick article, we take a look at how motivational posters can improve productivity in the workplace!
Motivational posters have been the subject of several scientific studies over the years. Each one demonstrates that both on a conscious and sub-conscious level the presence of motivational posters do encourage a change in behaviour that can be beneficial to reaching goals.
What is a Motivational Poster?
A motivational poster is simply a piece of wall art designed to use inspirational images, quotes or text to consciously or subconsciously encourage a person to increase their effort or care towards a task.
It’s worth mentioning here that there are several types of motivation, the most common of which are:
- Intrinsic motivation is where the drive is fed by internal factors such as feeling rewarded, satisfied, or happy. This is the class of motivation that posters aim to encourage.
- Extrinsic motivation is the type of motivation that is brought on in exchange for expected rewards such as payment.
Broadly, motivation can be described as the factors that drive or provide the “energy” required for a person to work towards a goal.
For most working from an office, even a home office, motivation is something that comes and goes to varying degrees throughout a long workday. Totally understandable, right? 👀
Motivation can fade when you need to complete a task you do not really enjoy. On the other hand, it can also shoot right up when you work on a project you strongly believe in.
Is There Any Evidence That Motivational Posters Actually Work?
Several studies have looked into the effects of motivational posters and their influence on provoking a change in our behaviour.
In one study in Newcastle, England a busy university canteen was adorned with posters showing images of human eyes accompanied by a message that discouraged littering.
The effect of these posters on this occasion was clear. Significantly less litter was dropped by canteen users.
The study surmised that this cooperative behaviour was clearly motivated by the feeling that canteen users were being observed.
In another study at the University of Toronto, context-specific motivational posters were compared against general motivational posters in a call centre.
Workers who were subconsciously exposed to work-specific posters were significantly more productive when compared to colleagues exposed to a more general motivational poster.
Seeing a goal being realised, on this occasion a poster showing call centre workers having success, made it far more likely that an outcome was realised in real life.
These findings aligned with “goal-setting theory”, the theory behind developing an action plan to motivate and guide a person or group toward a goal.
What Type of Motivational Poster Works Best?
Exactly what type of motivational poster would be best depends entirely on the surroundings and the goals attempting to be achieved.
As an example, it wouldn’t be a good idea for employers to hang a poster that motivates employees to take the leap and start their own small business.
Encouraging start-ups via a motivational poster would however be entirely appropriate in a scenario where people are looking for employment. This could mean at a university campus or a state employment office.
Including a large and clear image that is personalised to your own goals appears to be the most important factor.
Further Benefits of Adding a Motivational Poster to Your Office Walls
Whilst we’ve seen that context-specific art can be effective at providing motivation, it is also important to acknowledge the associated benefits of decorating your workspace with such posters.
- Hanging artwork on your walls in the first place instead of having bare office walls creates stimulation amongst workers.
- The presence of artwork is also perceived by employees as an indication of investment by the employer.
- Introducing specific colours into a poster may also help boost productivity.
- If motivational posters contain natural vistas. Gazing at nature has been shown to make individuals more productive and boost concentration.
So What’s The Verdict?
The evidence points towards motivational posters absolutely having the potential to make you more effective at working towards your goals.
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