HBR On Leadership
How to Motivate a Demotivated Team
Nov 8, 2023
Richard Boyatzis, a professor at Case Western Reserve University and author of Helping People Change, tackles the pressing motivation crisis in workplaces. He emphasizes that leaders hold the key to energizing and engaging their teams. Boyatzis shares actionable strategies for fostering a positive organizational culture, handling demotivated employees with compassion, and navigating remote team challenges. He also discusses the pitfalls of high-potential programs and the importance of communication and transparency in team dynamics.
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- Leaders are responsible for the demotivation of their teams and need to focus on building engagement and a shared purpose.
- Transparency and providing development opportunities for all employees are crucial to retaining top performers and promoting engagement and learning within the organization.
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Motivation crisis in workplaces
Research shows that a majority of workers in the US, Europe, and Japan feel disengaged at work. Richard Boyatzus argues that leaders, particularly immediate supervisors, are responsible for this demotivation.
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