Autonomy

Dec

2018

Transformational Coaching: What Moves a Person to Change. Part VIII

Autonomy. The 'Carrots and stick' approach is not effective to move, really move, a person towards a goal... it is artificial... it is not coming from within. Extrinsic motivation like this is not effective. Intrinsic motivation, however, is effective... it comes from within. What makes a person tick? That's what a transformational coach needs to be aware of ... and use that as clue as to how he /she can influence the coachee. 'Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers' ... that is SAFe principle number #8! To be continued.

Sep

2018

By Clarence Galapon

Series (4 of 7): Building High-Performing ART — “Give Them Autonomy”

ART, Autonomy, Decentralized Decision-Making, Decision, High-Performing ART, Muscle

Who does not want autonomy? Autonomy paves way to self-determination and empowerment. Freedom. Remember MAP? Mastery, Autonomy and Purpose -- having MAP unlocks the intrinsic motivation -- the engagement -- of most of us... including members of Agile teams and team of Agile teams... even family members at home! SAFe principle #8 states: "Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers". Safe further added, "We live in a new age, where the workers are smarter and have more local context than management can ever have. Unlocking this raw potential can significantly improve the lives of those doing the work, as well as…