The Key Elements of Productivity: Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose
One of the key elements of productivity is intrinsic motivation. In the past, motivating people was a simple task for managers. They’d offer employees enticing rewards if they are more productive – to get more done. Simple and easy, right? Nowadays, this outdated stick-and-carrot approach to motivation is ineffective though.
Transparency in Organizations: How Transparent Should You Be as a Leader
Transparency in organizations is becoming more popular these days and there’s no surprise why. Modern-day employees don’t just clock-in to work and get their paychecks. They want to be part of a company they trust and can rally behind. We all know that transparency builds trust and when employees
How to Successfully Manage Process Variations
In today’s highly globalized economy, technology allows businesses to transact with consumers outside their geographical boundaries. Companies set up offices offshore to cater to their global clientele and top regional talent. The world is more connected than ever before that even small businesses can hit it big in the
How to Successfully Manage Remote Teams
Remote work is fast becoming the norm. Because of technology and the rise of the younger generation in managerial positions, remote work is embraced now more than ever. Upwork, one of the largest freelancing platforms in the world, published the Future of Workforce Report 2019 that supports this claim.
Get the Team to Participate in Process Improvement
Introducing process improvement means introducing changes. And with changes comes resistance. It can be due to fear of the unknown, fear of failure or mistrust in the organizational leaders. The list goes on. But no matter the reason, opposing change is part of human nature. So people continue doing things
How to Fight the Akrasia Effect and Follow Through
Your success rate is highly reliant on your preparation. Remember this. I’ll get back to this a bit later. The human mind is a curious thing. Most simply put, it consists of two main areas: one associated with emotions and another with abstract reasoning. And you guessed it,
