Quantum Computing Academy : From Stress to Connection

This training module helps participants understand how motivation, recognition and unmet psychological needs influence behaviour, communication and stress reactions. Participants explore different sources of motivation and learn how to support both their own well-being and the motivation of others in a professional environment. The module also focuses on the link between frustration, stress and miscommunication, helping participants identify early warning signs before tension escalates. Through practical exercises, group discussions and applied scenarios, participants learn how to communicate more effectively under pressure, prevent misunderstandings and restore healthier interactions when stress appears.

1. Introduction to Motivation and Psychological Needs

Participants discover the different psychological needs that influence motivation, engagement and communication. The objective is to understand what drives people positively and what may create frustration when these needs are not met.

2. Recognition and Daily Motivation

Through a practical exercise, participants explore how to provide appropriate recognition and motivation to themselves and others. They identify concrete behaviours that can support well-being, cooperation and engagement in everyday professional situations.

3. Preparing Meetings and Project Presentations with Motivation in Mind

Participants practice preparing a meeting or project presentation while taking into account different motivational needs. This

activity helps them adapt their communication to increase attention, involvement and clarity.

4. Negative Satisfaction of Psychological Needs

This section focuses on what happens when psychological needs are not met in a positive way. Participants explore how frustration can impact motivation, behaviour and the quality of communication.

5. Stress Signals and Conflict Prevention

Participants learn how to identify early stress signals in themselves and others. They explore communication strategies to anticipate tension, respond more effectively and de-escalate conflict before it becomes damaging.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Identify different sources of motivation and recognition.
• Understand the role of psychological needs in motivation, behaviour and communication.
• Recognize the consequences of unmet psychological needs on stress and interpersonal relationships.
• Apply simple daily strategies to support their own motivation and well-being.
• Adapt their communication to better motivate and support others.
• Prepare meetings or project presentations while considering different motivational needs.
• Detect early signs of stress in themselves and others.

The training combines short theoretical inputs with practical exercises, real-life examples and group discussions