GA 503 | Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation with Brent Weichers
Nov 23, 2023
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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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Lessons from lean training experiences
The podcast shares the host's conversation with Brent Wikers, who recounts his experiences learning lean methodologies from experts in the field. They discuss the value of hands-on training and problem-solving, as well as the influence of mentors and trainers. Examples are given, such as the emphasis on making processes right-sized and focusing on waste reduction. The conversation highlights the importance of observing and learning from existing processes and seeking input from operators to drive improvements.
Automation and technological advancements
The podcast touches on the role of automation and technological advancements in various industries. It highlights examples of how automation has improved productivity, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing processes, such as using robots for tasks like circuit board washing and order fulfillment. The potential to elevate job roles and shift towards higher-skilled positions is also discussed.
Operational excellence assessments and training
The podcast mentions the implementation of operational excellence assessments at various sites to measure performance across multiple pillars, including people, quality, and strategy. It emphasizes the importance of ongoing training and development to support continuous improvement efforts. Examples are given, such as the training of green belts, problem-solving, and Kaizen leaders to enhance problem-solving capabilities and promote a culture of improvement. The focus is also placed on sharing best practices and fostering collaboration among different sites and functions.
This week's guest is Brent Weichers. Ron and Brent discussed the different kinds of motivation, presenting data to a non-technical audience, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:
Brent's favorite quote (3:10)
Presenting data to a non-technical audience (6:37)
What he's been learning at workshops (10:06)
Balancing extrinsic and intrinsic motivation (13:29)
Stories from working with trainers (19:58)
How his approach is different or similar (28:17)
His plans for 2024 (36:54)
Podcast Resources
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Brent on LinkedIn
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