19
08
2008
The three things people want
Posted by: Phil Dourado in Decision-making, followership, McKinsey, high performance, Motivation, How to lead in a downturn, Rene Carayol, employee engagementSo, how do you motivate people in uncertain times?
I heard Rene Carayol, our Leaders in London chairman and facilitator, say this once:
” The consultants McKinsey asked people ‘What makes for a fantastic work environment?’ The three top answers were:
1. It’s honest and open: ‘I can trust my boss.’
2. I’m stretched and valued: ‘If I’m not there, I know I’ll be missed.’
3. Permission to take risks by making decisions: ‘Don’t give me tasks. Let me make decisions.’
Inspiring and motivating people in a downturn is tougher than when times are good. So, take a look at the three things people want and spend a minute mentally assessing your own leadership practice and that of your organization against these three things. What can you change to inspire, engage and motivate people at this time?
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