Mastering Workplace Motivation: A Course for Managers - Rensis Likert and High Producing Managers - Process Models of Motivation

Rensis Likert studied different systems of management and the things that 'high-producing managers' do to achieve the results they get. His conclusions build a helpful model of motivation and how to get the best from the people who work for you. Get the Kindle eBook that accompanies the course, for just $2.99 (or local equivalent): https://geni.us/dAPQ Watching this video is worth 3 Management Courses CPD Points*. (See below for more details) This video is part of course module number 3.7.2 Program 3: Managing and Leading Individuals Course 7: Motivation Section 2: Process Models of Motivation Primary videos about Process Models of Motivation include: - Elton Mayo and the Hawthorne Experiment https://youtu.be/jRMO43s5NGY - Victor Vroom and Expectancy Theory https://youtu.be/WDgF7Avijlc - John Stacy Adams and Equity Theory https://youtu.be/ksnCw96vg7M - Douglas McGregor and Theory X & Theory Y https://youtu.be/fS5iqEf1Azs - Chris Argyris and the Immaturity-Maturity Model of Motivation https://youtu.be/L_QqwdwE_LI LESSON NOTES In the 1950s/60s, Rensis Likert did his research on Management Styles. Likert set out 4 Systems or styles of Management: System 1: Exploitative-Authoritative Authoritarian. Power flows down, poor communication, high task focus & little/no attention to relationships, use of threats & punishments, productivity is ok. System 2: Benevolent-Authoritative Enlightened authoritarianism, low focus on relationships & some communication upwards, use of rewards and threats, some delegation, productivity is fair, but high rates of absenteeism & staff turnover. System 3: Consultative Up & down communication, sharing of power, goals are discussed rather than imposed, good productivity with moderate levels of turnover. System 4: Participative Group Power flows up, high focus on relationships as well as task, excellent communication up, down & laterally, participative decisions, commitment to goals & high levels of productivity with low turnover. High Producing Managers - Foster highly collaborative groups of employees via attention to motivational needs - Use classical management tools in a participative way. Put them in the hands of the group - Recognize & act on the importance of supportive relationships. People get a sense of respect & value from being a part of a group - Foster group decision-making, rather than imposed managerial decisions Linking Pin Structures Likert's approach to organizational structures was informed by his idea of High Producing Managers: Linking Pin Structures. Managers at the top of a group themselves form a group with their own manager who, in turn, forms a group with their own manager and peers. Linking Pin Structures lock teams together and create supportive environments at all levels. RECOMMENDED EXERCISE 1. Consider which of Likert's 4 systems of management best matches your own approach. (1 MC CPD Point) 2. If you do not have a Participative Group style, reflect on what changes you could make to your team to improve performance. What more can you do to become a high-producing manager? (2 MC CPD Points) 4. Take steps to make those changes and reflect on what you learn along the way pf your transformation. (4 MC CPD Points) 5. How helpful would the idea of Linking Pin Structures be for you and your peers? What steps can u take to implement the idea at your workplace? (2 MC CPD Points) DOWNLOADS Free Resources - CPD Tools - https://gum.co/MC-CPD Paid resources - Management Courses Onboarding Kit - https://gum.co/MC-ObK ($3) - Motivation Graphics Pack: https://managementcourses.gumroad.com/l/usVxk ($2) RECOMMENDED READING Get the Kindle eBook that accompanies the course, for just $2.99 (or local equivalent): https://geni.us/dAPQ For a solid introduction to motivation: - HBR Guide to Motivating People https://geni.us/sO2IKgn The best of modern thinking on motivation, in accessible business books. These are all modern classics: - Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us https://geni.us/uq3EBO - Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action https://geni.us/vjErAN - Lead, Motivate, Engage: How to INSPIRE Your Team to Win at Work https://geni.us/ABkZEx - Multipliers, Revised and Updated: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smart https://geni.us/E39I - Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations https://geni.us/uMaP - The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work https://geni.us/tiEkeH Management Courses Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points You can record your Management Courses CPD points on our free, downloadable CPD record log. Download it at: https://gum.co/MC-CPD Each video has two levels of MC CPD points. For this video: - If you simply watched the video, record 3 MC CPD points - If you also carried out all of the recommended exercises, score a total of 12 MC CPD points ___ Note: Links to our book recommendations are affiliated through Amazon