Tag Archives: motivation

How to have the workforce motivated and energized

pic courtesy: ronmartin.net Many leaders and organizations make a mistake of placing the emphasis on the outdated reward and punishment model of manageme......

What is the role of management?

Of course, many might suggest that the classic role is to plan, control, measure, and direct work. While this may be true, the classic approach tends to ......

Over-emphasis on Reward and Punishment

Employee recognition Does this sound familiar? It’s a Friday and another day at the office. Today is employee recognition day. As usual once a month the......

Why motivating others doesn’t work

Incorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work ......

More Emphasis on Alignment

People feel good at work when they can align their abilities and interests. People feel even better without the threat of punishment or reward. Manager......

It is not Possible to Motivate Others

Is it possible to motivate employees? It is not possible to motivate others. Yet, we still try. Managers assume that implementing programs to motivate ......

Employee Recognition

Does this sound familiar?  It’s a Friday and another day at the office. Today is employee recognition day. As usual once a month the department manager......

What occurs when people feel included and valued?

The Best Manager knows that when people feel valued at work, they get more done, have better relationships with their peers, and make the culture stronge......

Stop the overemphasis on rewards and punishment

Pay people competitive salaries and provide work worth doing.  Help people to do right work which gives challenge and matches their abilities and interes......

It is not possible to motivate others

It is not possible to motivate others.  Yet, we still try.  Managers assume that implementing programs to motivate with the promise of reward or the thre......