1. TAPPING THE FIRE WITHIN: ENGAGING YOUR PEOPLE FOR RESULTS

2. WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION LIKE TODAY?
I’m on top of my game and ready to go!
At least I have a job…
Is it time for my coffee break?
They call it work for a reason.
I’m too exhausted to be motivated.

3. OUR AGENDA The latest numbers on engagement
A quick tour of motivation theories
Common thinking on motivation
Working from the inside out
Four motivation levers

4. 45% of workers are satisfied, continuing a two-decade downward trend
– Conference Board, January 2010
84% of employees plan on looking for a new job in 2011
-- Manpower, December 2010

5. A QUICK TOUR OF MOTIVATION THEORIES
Behaviorism
Maslow
Achievement Motivation Need Theory
Herzberg
Equity Theory

6. COMMON THOUGHTS ABOUT MOTIVATION AND ENGAGEMENT
What motivates me motivates everyone.
Money is one of the best ways to motivate.
Fear is a good motivator.
If people don’t perform at work, they’re lazy.
I can motivate someone.

7. WHICH OF THESE DOES YOUR WORKPLACE USE MOST OFTEN?
Money – merit, bonus, stock
Job Changes – new title, new responsibilities, etc.
Stretch Goals
Recognition programs – from peers, customers, etc.
Other rewards – comp time, merchandise

8. TAPPING THE INNER FIRE
Intrinsic
Extrinsic

9. SHORT TERM VS. LONG TERM

10. FOUR LEVERS OF ENGAGEMENT
Meaning
Choice
Competence
Progress
Adapted from Kenneth Thomas and Walter Tymon, Work Engagement Profile, CPP, Mountainview, CA

11. MEANING Do I care about what I’m doing?
Do I believe the work I am doing is important?
Am I doing worthwhile things?
Do I see my work serving a valuable purpose?

12. WHAT GIVES ME MEANING…

13. What Gives Me Meaning… Excitement Status Creativity Service Stability
Integrity
Decisiveness
Education
Diversity
Loyalty
Adventure
Autonomy
Challenge
Independence
Leadership
Honesty
Competition
Cooperation
Ethics
Fairness
Family
Health
Helping Others
Power
Excellence
Freedom
Safety
Community
Friendship
Happiness
Change
Recognition
Relationships
Money
Play
Wealth
Order
Flexibility
Security
Pleasure
Fame

14. CHOICE
Can I determine how to do my work? Do I have a significant say in what I am doing on the job?
Do I have latitude in what I am doing?
Can I exercise choice in what I do?

15. COMPETENCE Do I feel I am doing a good job? Am I doing things well?
Am I capable and skillful at my work?
Am I proficient at what I am doing.
Am I performing competently?

16. PROGRESS
Am I making good progress on my work? Am I moving things forward?
Is my work going well?
Am I accomplishing my objectives?

17. TAPPING INTO MOTIVATION
Development
Rewards
Career Opportunities
Strategic Plan
Goals
Career Oppy’s.
Vision
Mission
Ask the Question
Alignment
Involve in goal setting
Latitude
Feedback
Feedback on Goal Achievement
Career Planing
Meaning
Choice
Competence
Progress

18. For More Information on Leadership and Engagement
Contact : Edith Onderick-Harvey, President
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