Get to Know the Science
The 12 Driving Forces® assessment explores motivation and engagement through six factors, measuring why a person does what they do.
At the core of 12 Driving Forces® are six motivators, rooted in Eduard Spranger’s esteemed research from 1928. This assessment reveals what sparks action and ambition in a person, as well as what impacts their decision-making.
The motivators are:
- Knowledge
- Utility
- Surroundings
- Others
- Power
- Methodologies


Driving Forces helps:
- Find real meaning in work
- Uncover areas of opportunity
- Drive meaningful development
- Improve performance
- Boost engagement and retention
The 12 Driving Forces delivers powerful insight and clarity into why you and your team members do what you do. Once you understand what energizes and stresses out your team members, you are better positioned to create a more rewarding work experience.
Companies use Driving Forces for:

Hiring &
Selection

Team
Building

Communication

Workplace
Culture

Professional
Development

Succession
Planning
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