The surprising truth about what motivates us

The below attached RAS Animate was forwarded to us from a business consultant we use periodicaly to get us out of trouble and get us focused again. I believe and agree with the findings of the lecture. The video talks about what motivates and list 3 factors that lead to better performace & personal satisfaction....

• Autonomy, the desire to be self directed
• Mastery, the urge to get better at stuff
• Purpose, Transcendent place to come to work

The video explains it so no sense going through it again here. I would like to think Industrial Revolution is leaning towards these factors however I know it is not there by a long way. Will ask the guys on the floor tomorrow to get some feed back to see where we are. Will update on the weekend coming.

The Surprising Truth about what motivates, from Dan Pink;s talk a the RSA


September 18, 2011 UPDATE TO ORIGNIAL POST


I sent the video to the employees of Industrial Revolution Ltd and the feedback was interesting. Everyone agreed with Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose. They noted they have more of this in a small company like Ind Rev compared to large company like Toyota. Most if not all the guys have worked for companies where you have no autonomy, no purpose, and no incentive for Mastery. They are companies run with an iron fist, dictatorship leadership.

Some of the guys noted the presenter talks fast and draws even faster. For the older guys I don't think they understand the amount of time and editing it would have taken to make that video. However it is very well done.