Alignment – Excess Control gives Lackluster Innovation

Here is another simple concept about alignment an over-control, illustrated with my little people:

We need people breaking outside the boundaries to discover and implement different ideas, some of which will lead to workplace performance improvements. We do NOT need people in lock-step in order to generate good performance in the workplace.

We need intrinsic motivation and not chains of command:

For the FUN of It!

Dr. Scott Simmerman is a designer of team building games and organization improvement tools. Managing Partner of Performance Management Company since 1984, he is an experienced presenter and consultant.

 
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