Punished by Rewards: the Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A’s, Praise, and Other Bribes by Alfie Kohn (1999)

Alfie Kohn’s book, “Punished by Rewards,” offers a fresh perspective on motivation, challenging the widespread belief that rewards are effective tools for behavior change. Kohn delves into the potential negative consequences of relying on rewards, arguing that they undermine intrinsic motivation and hinder long-term growth. Supported by research and real-life examples, the book prompts readers … Continue reading Punished by Rewards: the Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A’s, Praise, and Other Bribes by Alfie Kohn (1999)

We Must Stop Trying to Do Things to Each Other And encourage engagement and ownership

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   June 5, 2021, 09:02If we are to boost engagement and ownership, not buy-in, we must stop trying to do things to each other. So many of the problems we face in our organizations and society revolve around the fact that we are always trying to do things to each other – to change … Continue reading We Must Stop Trying to Do Things to Each Other And encourage engagement and ownership

Open, Adaptive Strategy Make employees partners in the strategy process

Strategic Conversations The Role of the Knowledge Café in Open/adaptive Strategy Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Strategic planning is evolving, with new approaches that are more inclusive and adaptable. Traditional, closed strategies limit employee involvement, leading … Continue reading Open, Adaptive Strategy Make employees partners in the strategy process

What Is a Knowledge Worker? A knowledge worker is someone whose job entails having really interesting conversations at work

Knowledge Sharing ** We Know So Much but Understand So Little Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Peter Drucker introduced the term “Knowledge Worker” in his book Landmarks of Tomorrow in 1959. But what is a Knowledge … Continue reading What Is a Knowledge Worker? A knowledge worker is someone whose job entails having really interesting conversations at work

Punished by Rewards Loving what you do is a more powerful motivator than any goody

Engagement ** The Difference Between Responsibility and Accountability Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close It is often suggested that offering rewards is necessary to motivate people, particularly when it comes to sharing their knowledge. However, this strategy … Continue reading Punished by Rewards Loving what you do is a more powerful motivator than any goody

We Need to Stop Trying to Do Things to Each Other And start working together

The Difference Between Responsibility and Accountability Introduction: Motivation and Engagement ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close To encourage engagement and ownership, we must stop trying to do things to each other. People often ask me, “How … Continue reading We Need to Stop Trying to Do Things to Each Other And start working together

Rediscovering Rhetoric Rethinking how we influence and communicate every day

Oracy What Is the Difference Between Rhetoric and Oracy? Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Rhetoric is often construed as insincere or meaningless language that sounds clever. This is an unduly negative perspective. Rhetoric is a critical … Continue reading Rediscovering Rhetoric Rethinking how we influence and communicate every day