Talk given on Agile Tour Brussels 2015 about some dysfunctionalities typically seen in Agile transformations, as well as some recommendations and thoughts on what we could do about it.
6. Work is inherently distasteful
People are not ambitious, don’t
want responsibility
Most people have little capacity
for creativity
Motivation occurs only at the
physiological and safety levels
Most people must be coerced to
achieve objectives
Work is play
Self-control necessary to achieve
organisational goals
Capacity for creativity is widely
distributed
Motivation occurs on social,
esteem and self-actualisation
levels
People can self-organise if
properly motivated
Theory X Theory Y
Which one are you?
Source: Douglas McGregor