The Recovering Engineer

article thumbnail

Employee Motivation: Compliance or Commitment?

The Recovering Engineer

You have to ask yourself, “Do I want compliance or commitment?&#. I would say that if you want one-time action and results in a situation where you do not have to continue working or living with the other person, then compliance is fine. In Why We Do What We Do , Edward Deci argues that compliance is really silent retaliation.

article thumbnail

Keep Moving Forward

The Recovering Engineer

Employee Motivation: Compliance or Commitment? That common focus on the future drove us together so that we could get past our many differences and work together productively. Related Posts Twenty-seven Years and Lots of Relationships. One Way to Head Off a Conflict: Manage Expectations. Conflict Resolution Tips: The Power of Patience.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Flexible With People and Rigid With Timelines

The Recovering Engineer

Employee Motivation: Compliance or Commitment? Identify one thing you can do to improve their ability to get their tasks done more quickly and effectively. Do that thing. Related Posts Twenty-seven Years and Lots of Relationships. Applying the DISC Model: Breaking Through A Common Frustration. Conflict Resolution Tips: The Power of Patience.

article thumbnail

Always Have a Pen

The Recovering Engineer

Related Posts Employee Motivation: Compliance or Commitment? Your Now Step: Think about your system for living up to your commitments and responsibilities. Is it working? If not, find a way to fix it. Applying the DISC Model: Breaking Through A Common Frustration. Conflict Resolution Tips: The Power of Patience.

article thumbnail

Rules Without Relationship Breed Rebellion | Guy Harris: The.

The Recovering Engineer

And, if I lean only on the rules and ignore building a relationship with them, I will get rebellion rather than willing compliance. I expect them to follow those rules for the good of the family.

FAQ 201
article thumbnail

The DISC Model of Human Behavior – A Quick Overview | Guy Harris.

The Recovering Engineer

He developed a theory that people tend to develop a self-concept based on one of four factors — Dominance, Inducement, Steadiness, or Compliance. William Moulton Marston in the 1920′s. This idea forms the basis for the DISC theory as it is commonly applied today.

FAQ 230
article thumbnail

Quit Looking for “The” Right Answer

The Recovering Engineer

Related Posts Employee Motivation: Compliance or Commitment? Your Now Step: The next time you have a problem to solve, quickly decide if it is a simple or a complex problem. If it is a complex problem, write down at least three possible solutions before you implement your chosen solution. Conflict Resolution Tips: The Power of Patience.