Let me start with another question: How do you spot someone that is not motivated and/or not engaged? Inappropriate behaviours, lack of efficiency, irrational decisions, counter-cultural thoughts, etc.?
In my opinion, for a business organization, the most critical symptom is “idleness” because it is related to intrinsic motivation for carrying out activities. Intrinsic motivation is the key personal attribute to be looked after in order for your employees to be fully committed to the delivery of the required outcomes. So first, look for true “idleness” symptoms because “Idleness is the goal only of those who have been compulsively or anxiously busy” (Skiner). When you are working with your team, make sure that the context (schedules, assignments, team structure, etc.) will never lead one of the members to act compulsively or anxiously.
In my opinion, for a business organization, the most critical symptom is “idleness” because it is related to intrinsic motivation for carrying out activities. Intrinsic motivation is the key personal attribute to be looked after in order for your employees to be fully committed to the delivery of the required outcomes. So first, look for true “idleness” symptoms because “Idleness is the goal only of those who have been compulsively or anxiously busy” (Skiner). When you are working with your team, make sure that the context (schedules, assignments, team structure, etc.) will never lead one of the members to act compulsively or anxiously.
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