Live Webinar November 9, 2011 – 12:00 pm EDT
Duration: 1 Hour Credits: 1 PDU Category C Free
Presented by Citrix Online – GoToMeeting Corporate
Most of us believe that the best way to motivate ourselves and others is with external rewards like money. Truth is, the secret to high performance and satisfaction – at work, at school, and at home – is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things.
In his newest book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us Daniel Pink proves everything we think we know about what motivates us is wrong. He pits the latest scientific discoveries about the mind against the outmoded wisdom that claims people can only be motivated by the hope of gain and the fear of loss.
Daniel Pink cites a dizzying number of studies revealing that
Carrot & Stick can actually SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE the ABILITY
of Workers to Produce Creative Solutions to Problems.
What motivates us once our basic survival needs are met is the ability to grow and develop, to realize our fullest potential. Case studies of Google’s 20 percent time (in which employees work on projects of their choosing one full day each week) and Best Buy’s Results Only Work Environment (in which employees can work whenever and however they choose—as long as they meet specific goals) demonstrate growing endorsement for this approach. A series of appendixes include further reading and tips on applying this method to businesses, fitness and child-rearing. Drawing on research in psychology, economics and sociology, Pink’s analysis—and new model—of motivation offers tremendous insight into our deepest nature.
Attend the webinar to learn:
- Why our thinking about motivation is upside down
- How motivation built on autonomy, mastery and purpose is a more effective path to high performance
- 3 smart tips for individuals who want to awaken their own motivation
- 3 actionable tips for managers who want to apply these principles to their workplace
Speakers:
James Hilliard, HillyProductions
Daniel Pink, Author of the bestselling book A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future is known for his visionary flare. Pink convincingly argues that business and everyday life will soon be dominated by right-brain thinkers.
Daniel Pinks other best sellers include Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself the follow up book The 7 Dirty Words of the Free Agent Workforce and his most popular book The New Social Learning: A Guide to Transforming Organizations Through Social Media.
PDU Category C documentation details:
Process Groups: Executing
Knowledge Areas: 4- Integration 9 – Human Resources
- 4.3 Direct and Monitor Project Execution
- 9.3 Develop Project Team
- 9.4 Manage Project Team
As a Category C ‘Self Directed Learning Activity’ remember to document your learning experience and its relationship to project management for your ‘PDU Audit Trail Folder’
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