This is how to motivate creative teams
An early-80s baby, I was among the first Millennials. Yet, when I entered the workforce, we were already a hot topic. Business magazines published article after article extolling our virtues— creativity and technological know-how — and outlining the challenges managers would face when attempting to motivate a spoiled, self-entitled group. The key, it seemed, was positive feedback. Millennials grew up hearing that we were special, talented, and capable of anything. We received trophies just for participating in sports, regardless of aptitude or performance. So, to tap into our creativity and innovative problem-solving skills, managers would need to shower us with praise…
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