Making Your Workplace Wish List Using DRiV

If you’re the buyer, you know just how useful holiday wish lists can be. Whether it’s a letter to Santa, items circled in a catalog, or an Amazon registry, they give you instant clarity on what will bring joy to your loved ones this season. Even beyond the holidays, the idea is simple: write down your wants and needs, share them with those close to you, and (hopefully) receive most of what you’ve asked for. Some people excel at making their wants and needs known, effortlessly flipping through magazines to circle appliances and sweaters or confidently sharing their list. But for others, the challenge can be not knowing where to start.

In the workplace, wish lists take on a different shape. Instead of circling sweaters, your list might include leading a specific project, getting home in time for your kid’s baseball game, or pitching a new idea in the boardroom. More often than not, these workplace wish lists aren’t about tangible items—they’re about fulfilling your motivators, like guiding others, achieving work-life balance, or unleashing creativity, and avoiding the things that drain you.

The DRiV assessment is a powerful tool for shaping your workplace wish list. With 28 distinct “drivers” that identify and rank common motivators, the assessment offers valuable insight into what fuels performance and satisfaction. Take Persistence, for example—a driver characterized by the determination to fulfill obligations, overcome challenges, and reliably follow through. Employees high in Persistence might wish for opportunities to tackle obstacles, see projects through to completion, or step up when others depend on them. This drive often extends beyond the workplace as well, manifesting in pursuits like completing a puzzle, finishing a book, or sticking to a workout routine. By sharing these motivators with your leaders and organization, you can align your strengths with your role, unlocking greater fulfillment and joy at work.

The DRiV assessment offers organizations an opportunity to re-evaluate how they utilize their employees’ strengths. Think of it as wish list for every individual—a psychometrically valid report that says, “I love doing this,” and “I’d rather not do that.” Incorporating DRiV is a surefire way to boost employee well-being. It provides all the clarity and effectiveness of a holiday wish list but tailored for the workplace. For managers, it’s a chance to better understand and leverage their team’s unique motivators, offering a clear, step-by-step game plan to support their employees. For team members, it’s an empowering way to share their needs and preferences. If you’re aiming for productive and motivated employees, this is the gift they’ll thank you for!

Leaders and teams approach us all the time asking us how they can improve employee well-being or find workshops that deal with motivation. Our answer is DRiV. We do engaging, fast-paced DRiV certifications year-round, and we encourage you to come by for one. From now until the end of 2024, any DRiV certifications you purchase for next year will be 15% off with the code NEWYEAR.