Carrots and Sticks Don’t Work by Paul L. Marciano, Ph.D. NJ ACE-NET/NJCUPA-HR Rutgers, Piscataway, NJ November 19, 2010 Whiteboard, LLC Maximizing Human Capital
What is the difference between being motivated and engaged?
mo·ti·va·tion   (mō'tə-vā'shən)  n. Motivation requires a desire to act, an ability to act, and having an objective  (Ramlall, 2004) Latin ( movere ): a drive which directs behavior toward a desired outcome
Old French  ( en + gage ): to pledge, as in marriage; commitment, loyalty, dedication  en·gage·ment   (ĕn-gāj'mənt)  n.
Productivity & Performance (21% increase) Profitability (+28 cents vs. -11 cents EPS) Turnover (4x-9x) Absenteeism (2x) Employee Fraud Customer Satisfaction & Loyalty Quality Defects Safety Compliance Employee Satisfaction  Physical & Psychological Well-Being Robust Impact of Engagement
Levels of Engagement
Engagement Meter 1 2 3 4 5 ACTIVELY  DISENGAGED DISENGAGED OPPORTUNISTIC ENGAGED ACTIVELY  ENGAGED
Engagement Behaviors 1 2 3 4 5 Creates the mess Walks past mess  without thought Hopes not to see it,  will clean-up if personal benefit Cleans-up what  he/she sees Helps clean-up, fix & prevent
What creates  an engaged workforce?
. . . Not Traditional Programs   PROGRAMS
 
#1: Programs Fail Because They Are  Programs
#20: Reward Programs Reduce Overall Motivation Low   Average High
How do we Increase Engagement? Realizing sustainable increases in employee engagement requires impacting the CULTURE.
Self-Sustaining Culture Culture Behavior
RESPECT ™  Model
RESPECT Model
Respect the Organization Organization
Respect the Supervisor Organization Supervisor
Respect Team Members Organization Supervisor Team
Respect the Work Organization Supervisor Team Work
Feel Respected Organization Supervisor Team Work Individual
RESPECT Drivers  Leader & Organizational Culture
Recognizes, acknowledges and shows appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions Social reinforcement is the most powerful form  of reinforcement: “Pat on the back” Timely, sincere, specific: “Thank you for staying last night and helping John finish up the proposal” What happens when we fail to recognize good performance? Few “problems” like material rewards Why so hard? “Squeaky wheel gets the grease” R ECOGNITION recognition
Provides tools, training, information and resources to be successful Removes barriers to success Provides consistent vision and direction “ What do you need from me to be successful?” Maintains “I know you can” attitude Gives autonomy and decision making authority E MPOWERMENT empowerment
Delivers regular, constructive performance feedback in a positive and supportive manner Feedback should be timely, specific, behaviorally focused and future-oriented. Forget “positive” & “negative” –  all  feedback should be supportive because supervisors care about the employee’s success Annual performance appraisal:  Surprise! S UPPORTIVE FEEDBACK supportive feedback
Fosters collaborative working relationships  at the individual, team and organizational level  Builds bridges internally (team members, peers, departments) and externally (vendors, customers, unions, regulatory agencies) “ How can we accomplish this?” “ We are in this together – win or lose” Seeks “win-win” solutions P ARTNERING partnering
Sets clear & consistent expectations  Expectations are in alignment with other departmental and organizational initiatives Goals are challenging Goals are measurable People are held accountable  You get what you accept “ Confused & Concerned” E XPECTATIONS expectations
Demonstrates thoughtfulness & caring Good Manners – “Please” & “Thank You” Being on time for meetings Elicits employee comments and concerns Sensitive to gender, age, ethnic & religious differences Keeps people in the information loop Follows-up in a timely manner; avoids leaving people in limbo C ONSIDERATION consideration
Foundation for engaged workforce Avoids micro-managing “ Walks the walk” Follows through on promises Owns up to mistakes Fair, honest & consistent Talks to you – not about you T RUST trust
What can you do to bring RESPECT to your organization?
WHITEBOARD, LLC Maximizing Human Capital through Targeted Behavioral Solutions Paul L. Marciano, Ph.D. 908.268.7272 [email_address] www.paulmarciano.com

Rutgers University NJ ACE-NET/NJCUPA-HR 2010

  • 1.
    Carrots and SticksDon’t Work by Paul L. Marciano, Ph.D. NJ ACE-NET/NJCUPA-HR Rutgers, Piscataway, NJ November 19, 2010 Whiteboard, LLC Maximizing Human Capital
  • 2.
    What is thedifference between being motivated and engaged?
  • 3.
    mo·ti·va·tion (mō'tə-vā'shən) n. Motivation requires a desire to act, an ability to act, and having an objective (Ramlall, 2004) Latin ( movere ): a drive which directs behavior toward a desired outcome
  • 4.
    Old French ( en + gage ): to pledge, as in marriage; commitment, loyalty, dedication en·gage·ment (ĕn-gāj'mənt) n.
  • 5.
    Productivity & Performance(21% increase) Profitability (+28 cents vs. -11 cents EPS) Turnover (4x-9x) Absenteeism (2x) Employee Fraud Customer Satisfaction & Loyalty Quality Defects Safety Compliance Employee Satisfaction Physical & Psychological Well-Being Robust Impact of Engagement
  • 6.
  • 7.
    Engagement Meter 12 3 4 5 ACTIVELY DISENGAGED DISENGAGED OPPORTUNISTIC ENGAGED ACTIVELY ENGAGED
  • 8.
    Engagement Behaviors 12 3 4 5 Creates the mess Walks past mess without thought Hopes not to see it, will clean-up if personal benefit Cleans-up what he/she sees Helps clean-up, fix & prevent
  • 9.
    What creates an engaged workforce?
  • 10.
    . . .Not Traditional Programs PROGRAMS
  • 11.
  • 12.
    #1: Programs FailBecause They Are Programs
  • 13.
    #20: Reward ProgramsReduce Overall Motivation Low Average High
  • 14.
    How do weIncrease Engagement? Realizing sustainable increases in employee engagement requires impacting the CULTURE.
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17.
  • 18.
  • 19.
    Respect the SupervisorOrganization Supervisor
  • 20.
    Respect Team MembersOrganization Supervisor Team
  • 21.
    Respect the WorkOrganization Supervisor Team Work
  • 22.
    Feel Respected OrganizationSupervisor Team Work Individual
  • 23.
    RESPECT Drivers Leader & Organizational Culture
  • 24.
    Recognizes, acknowledges andshows appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions Social reinforcement is the most powerful form of reinforcement: “Pat on the back” Timely, sincere, specific: “Thank you for staying last night and helping John finish up the proposal” What happens when we fail to recognize good performance? Few “problems” like material rewards Why so hard? “Squeaky wheel gets the grease” R ECOGNITION recognition
  • 25.
    Provides tools, training,information and resources to be successful Removes barriers to success Provides consistent vision and direction “ What do you need from me to be successful?” Maintains “I know you can” attitude Gives autonomy and decision making authority E MPOWERMENT empowerment
  • 26.
    Delivers regular, constructiveperformance feedback in a positive and supportive manner Feedback should be timely, specific, behaviorally focused and future-oriented. Forget “positive” & “negative” – all feedback should be supportive because supervisors care about the employee’s success Annual performance appraisal: Surprise! S UPPORTIVE FEEDBACK supportive feedback
  • 27.
    Fosters collaborative workingrelationships at the individual, team and organizational level Builds bridges internally (team members, peers, departments) and externally (vendors, customers, unions, regulatory agencies) “ How can we accomplish this?” “ We are in this together – win or lose” Seeks “win-win” solutions P ARTNERING partnering
  • 28.
    Sets clear &consistent expectations Expectations are in alignment with other departmental and organizational initiatives Goals are challenging Goals are measurable People are held accountable You get what you accept “ Confused & Concerned” E XPECTATIONS expectations
  • 29.
    Demonstrates thoughtfulness &caring Good Manners – “Please” & “Thank You” Being on time for meetings Elicits employee comments and concerns Sensitive to gender, age, ethnic & religious differences Keeps people in the information loop Follows-up in a timely manner; avoids leaving people in limbo C ONSIDERATION consideration
  • 30.
    Foundation for engagedworkforce Avoids micro-managing “ Walks the walk” Follows through on promises Owns up to mistakes Fair, honest & consistent Talks to you – not about you T RUST trust
  • 31.
    What can youdo to bring RESPECT to your organization?
  • 32.
    WHITEBOARD, LLC MaximizingHuman Capital through Targeted Behavioral Solutions Paul L. Marciano, Ph.D. 908.268.7272 [email_address] www.paulmarciano.com

Editor's Notes

  • #5 If a diamond is a girl’s best friend, then engaged employee’s are a companies greatest asset How would you like to marriage to be judged on whether you were “motivated” on a particular day.
  • #6 Ellen Langer at Harvard and Chixamiyha at Chicago – ‘withitness”
  • #11 Caution Will Rogers