1. Leadership & motivation in the Public Sector Some lessons from experiences in the private & public sector Laurent Ledoux EIPA 24/06/08 [email_address] Dedicated to Matthias Moyersoen
2. Agenda 2 Why PS modernization has not always (yet) led to higher motivation 3 Possible next steps 1 A quick & dirty overview of possible theoretical frameworks
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6. Basic psychological needs satisfaction can be viewed as generic «intrinsic» rewards produced by and reinforcing self-management events* Intrinsic rewards Self-management Opportunity (Autonomy) rewards Accomplishment (Competence) rewards From Task Activities From Task Purpose * Adapted from Thomas, Kenneth & Jansen, Erik: “Intrinsic motivation in the Military: Models & strategic importance” Sense of Relatedness & Security Sense of Choice Sense of Competence Sense of Progress Sense of Meaningfulness Experiencing Relatedness & Security Choosing Activities Monitoring Competence Monitoring Progress Committing to Purpose A quick & dirty overview of possible theoretical frameworks Energy Judgments
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8. «Architectural» & «charismatic» roles of leadership to increase generic «intrinsic» rewards A quick & dirty overview of possible theoretical frameworks Leading for Relatedness & Security Team building Leading for Choice Handing off Leading for Competence Coaching Leading for Progress Scorekeeping & Cheering Leading for Meaningfulness Inspiring
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18. Rootcauses for incoherent modernisation & motivation issues can be found to a great extent in a lack of political & managerial leadership People neglected (or used by politicians) No holistic approach (& too little IT investm.) Lack of managerial leadership Impersonal ideal of neutrality Ambiguous objectives Lack of political Leadership Reform level Underlying Beliefs Level Incoherent modernisation & its consequences (Fall in job satisfaction, motivation,…) Syndromes Why PS modernization has not always (yet) led to higher motivation
19. Agenda 2 Why PS modernization has not always (yet) led to higher motivation 3 Possible next steps 1 A quick & dirty overview of possible theoretical frameworks