Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2012

Unfortunately, too many managers unintentionally kill innovation because they rely too heavily on carrots and sticks to motivate employees. More than three decades of research have shown that people are most likely to be creative when they're intrinsically motivated by the interest, enjoyment, satisfaction, and challenge of the work itself.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

A leader’s competencies and skill s directly impact the workforce’s motivation and performance, ultimately influencing the overall efficiency of an organization. They build a performance-driven culture by setting clear expectations, providing timely and constructive feedback, and recognizing and rewarding high performance.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Is there a conversation we should have that might lead to a more constructive outcome?” He says he’s often surprised by the number of leaders who tell him “that they journal positive experiences, or do yoga, or meditate, and yet they never mention it to the very people on their teams they are trying to motivate.”

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 23, 2018

Ask yourself: “What motivates this person? Case Study #1: Be kind and be curious about your colleague’s perspective. Years ago, when she was an attorney in Boston, Gloria chaired a committee in charge of building the Massachusetts Convention Center, an $800 million construction project along the waterfront.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Rogier hadn’t once mentioned holacracy or self-managed teams, even though the executive team and the board had been talking for months about transitioning to just such a system at the global construction company. Remember: No matter how large Contect gets, it will stay agile and motivated. And here’s to an even better 2017!”

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 23, 2013

This has the added advantage of creating an aura of objectivity because the list is constructed using "objective, quantitative data." The book not only describes the practice but also introduces us to the success stories of early adopters, in the form of awe-inspiring interviews and case studies.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2016

However, not only can feedback given in a supportive way be honest, it is immeasurably more effective than blunt criticism in three critical ways: It motivates performance, is less likely to be misinterpreted, and uplifts rather crushing employees. When given in a harsh and denigrating way, it destroys motivation and engagement.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 29, 2013

Butler would like to see managers ask more about employees' motivations and interests so they can create jobs that are better suited for them. Try to improve the process if you're a manager — ask about your employees' motivations and interests. Case Study #1: Take it seriously and they will too.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2014

They think they can intervene, make suggestions, feel good about themselves, and move the conflict forward in a constructive way. Help both parties see how the skirmish is hurting others so they are motivated to do something productive about it. Case study#1: Proceed cautiously. Case study #2: Defuse a tense situation.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 15, 2016

And how do you motivate the departing colleague to cooperate? ” Motivate the expert. In these cases, it’s your job to help him “transfer knowledge in a structured way,” she says. Case Study #1: Determine a workable timeframe and be flexible. Who should be involved? What the Experts Say.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2016

” Consider what’s motivating the behavior. “You just have to see it for what it is,” Su adds, “an unproductive expression of emotions that they can’t share constructively.” Case Study #1: Make your coworker publicly accountable. This is your opportunity to be the bigger person.”

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2017

Dr. Reddy’s: A Movement-Minded Case Study. ” But instead of plastering this new slogan on motivational posters and repeating it in all-hands meetings, the leadership team began by quietly using it to start guiding their own decisions. One leader who understands this well is G.V. Embrace symbols.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2015

There is an extensive body of case studies on individual firms that have adopted WFH programs, and they tend to show large positive impacts. See the studies here and here.) It also helps to explain the typically slow adoption of such practices. How do our findings compare with previous research? More firms ought to try it.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 10, 2017

Be well-prepared, respectful, and constructive. Case Study #1: Do due diligence on salary considerations and be open to making trade-offs. “My primary motivation for pursuing a position was because of the mission of the organization to provide healthcare to disadvantaged and under-served communities,” she says.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 8, 2015

To reduce these feelings, she suggests changing your mindset and motives. As you’re getting ready for a conference, “try to stay motivated to network professionally for the growth, advancement, and accomplishment” that it will bring. Case Study #1: Organize small group gatherings and take time to recharge.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 3, 2014

They think they can intervene, make suggestions, feel good about themselves, and move the conflict forward in a constructive way. Help both parties see how the skirmish is hurting others so they are motivated to do something productive about it. Case study#1: Proceed cautiously. Case study #2: Defuse a tense situation.

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Advice Case Study Short-term Long-term 9

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2016

“Then you, as the manager, can offer constructive feedback.” “This is helpful for keeping people motivated and on track,” she says. Case Study #1: Keep the conversation going by asking open-ended questions. ” Case Study #2: Share discussion points ahead of time, but be flexible.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 29, 2016

It’s also important to set the stage for a “constructive conversation,” says Fernández-Aráoz. How motivated is she? Case Study #1: Solicit feedback from team members to focus your questions. Case Study #2: Think about the role’s priorities and ask for specific examples.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

” Be sure to highlight how much you appreciate the person and his contributions, so he’s still motivated to go back and get his work done. Case Study #1: Explain the reasons behind the “no” Carl Samson is a project manager at a construction company in Minneapolis (names and details have been changed).

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

It happened on a Friday and on Monday morning she came in saying, “Let’s move on,” Although she was trying to be motivating and forward-focused, to her devastated team, she “came off as uncaring and uncommitted.” Allow people to point fingers at one another — give constructive feedback and move on.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 5, 2017

Reflect on your motivations. Perhaps your motivation is purely professional. ” Whatever your motives, you need “to be honest with yourself about what you’re asking for” and make sure your intentions are pure, she says. ” So think of “constructive ways to take no for an answer.”

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 21, 2016

And motivating dozens or even hundreds of organizations to work together — and making sure their work makes a difference — is extremely difficult when no one is clearly in charge. The answer is to create networks of organizations that can act together to reach common goals. Cultivate a shared vision for change.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Then with a calmer, cooler head, the employee can prepare for a rational and constructive business conversation. Constructively coach. In most cases you're dealing with mature adults and you'll elicit their honest concerns," says Grote. Case Study #1: Understand and set goals together. Set a tone.

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