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The Art and Science of Motivation & Morale Dennis Wade, People Development Systems Bruce Winner, Los Rios Community College District
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THE OLD MODEL OF MOTIVATION IS and DEA D
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Three Reasons NOT to use Carrots and Sticks They can diminish intrinsic motivation They can encourage cheating, shortcuts, and unethical behavior They can actually diminish performance
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The Changing Workplace? Routine, assembly-line, non-creative… vs. Highly variable, made to order, creative…
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Question What would you see around you, if you had a highly motivated workforce?
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Want some GOOD News? There is solid science about how to motivate!
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A.M.P. Autonomy Mastery Purpose
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But How? Here are a few simple ways: Look at issues from employees’ points of view Free flowing information Asking questions vs. offering solutions Delegate something they want to do
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But How? Here are three simple ways… Goldilocks Challenges Performance Goal versus “Learning Goal” The importance of “Grit”
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Purpose Story or Illustration
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But How? Here are a few simple ways… Tell a “purpose story” (tell them often) Connect their work to the “so what?” Recognize and encourage employees when they are contributing positively to the purpose or “so what?”
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Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose
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Did you capture this? Autonomy – Behaving with a full sense of volition or choice; not being controlled. Mastery – The desire to get better and better at something that matters. Purpose – The need to feel connected and contributing to something bigger than ourselves.
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A.M.P. Autonomy Mastery Purpose
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McKinsey & Company (Global Consulting Firm) 81 companies All over the world 189,000 surveyed
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FOUR Skills explained 89% of the difference between Strong/Weak Organizations Solve problems effectively Operate with a strong results orientation Seek different perspectives Be supportive
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Four Skills explained 89% of success 1.Solve problems effectively 2.Operate with a strong results orientation 3.Seek different perspectives 4.Be supportive
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Solve Problems or Make Good Decisions
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REVIEW: how to motivate employees to solve problems & make better decisions Autonomy Give employees the space and autonomy to be problem solvers. When they come with a problem, be a coach instead of an advisor: What options do you have? What have you tried so far? Which alternatives seem best to you? Mastery Provide employees problem solving skills and tools, and start them on the road to MASTERY. Purpose Help employees to see the purpose or “so what” behind their solved problem. Share a success story when a similar problem was solved
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YOUR TURN! What ONE THING would you like to motivate people to do in your workplace?
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Four Skills explained 89% of success 1.Solve problems effectively 2.Operate with a strong results orientation 3.Seek different perspectives 4.Be supportive
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Operate with a strong results orientation
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Autonomy – Mastery – Purpose – REVIEW: how to _______________________________ _______________________________
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YOUR CHOICE! Let’s do this together. Autonomy ____________________ Mastery______________________ Purpose ______________________
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A.M.P Autonomy Mastery Purpose
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THANK YOU – Let’s Build a Motivated Workplace Together Dennis Wade / People Development Systems Bruce Winner / Los Rios Community College District
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