What really motivates us at work?

June 8, 2010. Topic: Well-Being & Advancement

well being advancement What really motivates us at work?Interesting presentation around the topic of how to motivate at work. In summary, monetary incentives can be detrimental to performance and three important things that actually motivate people are:

  1. Autonomy
  2. Mastery
  3. Making a contribution

Written by Amit Puri - Managing Consultant, Sandbox Advisors

Amit is an experienced career, business and HR professional. Previously, he has worked with organisations such as Bain & Company, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. Amit has advanced degrees/qualifications in Career Counselling, Organisational Psychology & HR, Occupational Psychometrics, Career/Life Coaching & Business.

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