Competence

Having control over your environment and being able to exercise your skills to master challenges, rather than feeling that you are incompetent or ineffective.

Sub-needs

Knowledge & understanding

Having and increasing your knowledge about and understanding of the world.

Challenge

Being stimulated by challenges that require your skill and resolution.

“My work challenges me and lets me use my skills”

Environmental control

Having the ability to direct the course of events in your environment.

Skill progression

Having the ability to develop your skills and competences.