The Innovation Show Teresa Amabile - The Progress Principle
May 23, 2024
Teresa Amabile, expert in workplace motivation, discusses the importance of making small progress in meaningful work for positive emotions and high motivation. Key topics include clear goals, autonomy, supportive events, and upcoming book on retirement. Managers urged to recognize the impact of small wins on employee motivation and inner work-life. Amabile's research highlights the need for leaders to create a supportive environment that fosters progress and innovation.
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Progress Over Incentives
- The key to motivation isn't elaborate incentive systems.
- Study participants rarely mentioned incentives; progress in meaningful work was key.
Managers Miss the Mark
- Managers often underestimate the importance of progress for employee motivation.
- Many managers in the study seemed oblivious to the impact of regular progress on their teams.
The Sweet Spot
- Set the bar low enough for guaranteed success to create positive habits.
- Make tasks slightly more difficult each time, mirroring the progress principle.