ERG Theory Slide Templates
Product Description:
Alderfer’s ERG Theory breaks human motivation into three core needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth. This ERG Theory template turns that framework into a clean, presentation-ready pyramid diagram, so you can walk an audience through each level without building the visual from scratch.
The layered pyramid design mirrors the hierarchy at the heart of ERG Theory, with color-coded tiers for Existence, Relatedness, and Growth and icon-labeled sections that make each need instantly recognizable. A supporting text panel on the left pairs each tier with a short description area, giving you room to explain how the theory applies to your team, course, or research topic.
Built for HR professionals, organizational behavior instructors, psychology students, and consultants, this template works equally well for a single explainer slide or as the opening frame of a larger motivation and leadership deck. Every shape, icon, and text box is fully editable in both PowerPoint and Google Slides, so colors, labels, and copy can be swapped to match your brand or curriculum in minutes.
Download the ERG Theory template and skip the setup work that usually comes with building a motivation theory diagram from zero.
What is ERG Theory?
ERG Theory, developed by Clayton Alderfer, groups human motivation into three needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth. It condenses Maslow’s five-level hierarchy into a simpler, more flexible model.
Who should use this ERG Theory template?
This template suits HR teams, business students, and trainers who need to present motivation theory in a clear visual format. It works for both academic and workplace training contexts.
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