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Managers Are The Problem, Not The Inspiration - And Eight Ways To Fix It

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A while back, Harvard's Working Knowledge published the classic " Why Your Employees Are Losing Motivation. ". Business literature is packed with advice about worker motivation—but sometimes managers are the problem, not the inspiration.". In addition, most workers get a motivation boost from working in teams.

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How the best differ from the rest PART I

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For full effectiveness, the vision needs to be well-defined and explained in a way so people connect with it and are motivated by it. Finding people, motivating them, compensating them, keeping them focused, and keeping them satisfied are always hot topics in focus group research and in conversations we have with business owners.

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The Secrets to Successful Strategy Execution

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Aligning motivators (recognition and rewards consistent with attitudes, behaviors). Their research identified four fundamental building blocks executives can use to influence those actions: Clarifying decision rights (setting expectations). Making changes to structure.

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Business Coaching Trends 2011

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percent of respondents who had experienced coaching chose “optimize individual and/or team performance” as their motivation for being coached. “Increase self-esteem/self-confidence” and “manage work/life balance” rated fourth and fifth to round out the top five motivation areas.

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The Research On ROI Of Employee Engagement

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Motivational posters and a simple pat on the back just don't cut it.) BOTTOMLINE: Employee engagement starts with a strategically-aligned recognition system that is directly tied to the strategy (mission, vision, values) of the entire organization.

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The Secrets to Successful Strategy Execution

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Aligning motivators (recognition and rewards consistent with attitudes, behaviors). Their research identified four fundamental building blocks executives can use to influence those actions: Clarifying decision rights (setting expectations). Making changes to organizational structure to support effective execution.

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The Importance of Coaching In A Strategy Execution Program

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For most employees, it’s more motivating to be told what needs to be done and why, but not how. When these three factors aren’t in place, employees can’t achieve their potential, no matter what kind of people they are. A critical element for creating company-wide accountability is to put appropriate focus on results, not activities.