Why it matters
Predicts effort, persistence and a preference for moderate risk.
Core term · David C. McClelland
Need for Achievement
A motive to meet standards of excellence and accomplish challenging goals.
Areas of life
Careerentrepreneurshiplearningperformance
How to handle it
Set measurable, moderately challenging goals and seek feedback.
Who shaped this idea
The thinker behind it
From concept to practice
Turn Need for Achievement into a question you can answer.
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