Posted by Celia Couture on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @ 11:35 AM
The January/February issue of Harvard Business Review wrote a great article entiled, "What Really Motivates Workers?" by Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer. I found the central theme of the article quite interesting. Most leaders assume that employees are motivated by money, reward systems or recognition. I would have agreed with them, but the study conducted by Amabile and Kramer over a multi-year study in a wide variety of industries found that workers are MOST motivated by "progress."
Workers want to feel that at the end of a work day they are making a difference in their jobs, or when they receive support to overcome obstacles and their energy level is at its greatest when their "drive to succeed is at its peak." Worker are most disheartened when they feel demotivated or when they are somehow thwarted in their efforts to make forward progress. There exists an inherent connection between employee motivation and meeting job objectives. Even minor accomplishments help workers feel good about what they do.
So why is this important for leaders to know? The key to helping your employees become more motivated and emotionally invested in the job is in your hands! Managers have total control over helping their employees achieve goals. You can provide guidance, assist them with overcoming obstacles in their work and you can encourage them to succeed.
It also means that you have to be decisive, adhere to goals and objectives and hold employees accountable for results. Changes in the work place requiring shifting of responsibilities, downsizing or reorganizing are the most difficult times to keep employees motivated. During these times, continue to make sure that employees are focusing on the goals. Celebrate progress often and on a regular basis and your employees will continue to achieve progress on a daily basis.
Posted by Celia Couture on Tue, Jan 12, 2010 @ 12:00 AM
Executives and Managers are faced with unique challenges when conducting a job search - competition is tougher, scrutiny is greater, and, with larger salaries on the line, the stakes are higher. Most executives are used to being on the interviewer side of the desk, not the interviewee side. To combat this, CC Consulting has developed an Executive Interview Coaching and Preparation service.
"Unfortunately, we have seen a large number of executives and mid-level managers laid off in 2009. From our executive coaching experience we know that many of them are uncomfortable in the role of job seeker," said Celia Couture, president of CC Consulting. "Not every firm that laid off people offered outplacement services. Yet even those that did have not fully prepared the individuals for the entire job search process from using social media in your search through negotiating the best compensation package."
CC Consulting's Interview Coaching and Preparation service helps executives and managers:
- Use their social network with rigor to find opportunities and prepare for the interview
- Ensure their cover letter and resume best represent them
- Take control of the process
- Practice interviewing skills
- Ask for the job.
- Negotiate the best total package
"Celia has a very direct, no-nonsense approach to coaching," said Tim Halligan president of Exchange Authority. "I have worked with her in a number of capacities over the past 5 years and have found her style and honesty refreshing and effective. Because her executive coaching has helped me navigate a number of challenging business situations, I know she is the perfect person to help an executive that is in the midst of a job search - in fact I have already referred her to people I know who are looking for a new position."
Executives and Managers working with CC Consulting can expect three 1-hour coaching sessions along with a review of their cover letter and resume for $300.00. If more time is required they can purchase additional sessions at $100.00 per hour.
About CC Consulting
CC Consulting delivers leadership training and consulting services as well as customer or employee assessment, 360-degree evaluations, and performance management solutions to assist company leaders in meeting their strategic goals. To learn more about the breadth of services CC Consulting can offer your company, call 978-455-4003 or visit the website at www.ccconsultingllc.com.