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GA 503 | Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation with Brent Weichers
Nov 23, 2023
Brent Weichers, an expert in balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, shares insights on presenting data to non-technical audiences, stories from working with trainers, and his plans for 2024.
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- Employee recognition should go beyond monetary compensation and include personalized gestures based on individual interests.
- Hands-on training, problem-solving, and learning from existing processes are crucial for driving improvements and implementing lean methodologies.
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Employee recognition and motivation
The podcast discusses the importance of recognizing and motivating employees in the workplace. It explores the idea that recognition and rewards go beyond monetary compensation and should include personalized gestures that resonate with individual employees. Examples are given, such as using software to track employees' hobbies and anniversaries and providing gifts or experiences that align with their interests. The importance of intrinsic motivation, including mastery, autonomy, and purpose, is also highlighted.
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