1. EMPLOYEE
PASSION
Oseni Kehinde(P.396)
Sunday, April 21, 2013
DILIGENCE
TO WORK
&

2. Scope of Presentation
• Definition of Employee Passion & Diligence
• Factors that influence Employee Passion
• How to Learn to be Diligent
• Summary

3. Employee Passion is a positive emotional state of mind,
which drives desired attitudes and behaviour including a
willingness to apply discretionary effort, long-term
commitment to the organization, peak performance, and
job satisfaction.
Employee Passion

4. A Closer Look
Employee Passion is the positive emotional state of
mind resulting from perceptions of worthwhile work,
autonomy, collaboration, growth, fairness, recognition,
connectedness to colleagues, and connectedness to
leader, all of which lead to standards of behaviour that
include discretionary effort, long-term commitment to
the organization, peak performance, low turnover, and
increased tenure with the organization.

5. Diligence
Having or showing care and thoroughness in
one's work or duties.
A diligent person is basically someone who is
hard working and industrious and who always
try their best no matter the situation.

6. 8 Key Factors
Influencing
Employee
Passion.

7. • Meaningful Work1
• Collaboration2
• Fairness3
• Autonomy4
• Recognition5
• Growth6
• Connectedness with Leader7
• Connectedness with Colleagues8
8 Key Factors Influencing Employee
Passion

8. Meaningful Work
• An organization that offers a quality product
or service to its customers.
• Understanding how one’s work adds value to
the organization and creates positive results.
• An organization that is focused on a
purpose other than making money and does
meaningful work.
Collaboration
• An organizational culture that encourages sharing,
interdependence, and team spirit.
• An environment where co-workers and leaders
express appreciation for each other’s ideas and
support each other on projects and tasks.
• An environment that supports and encourages
positive and cooperative relationships with others in
the organization.

9. Fairness
• Benefits, resources, and workloads are fair
and balanced across the organization.
• Consistent application of decisions, policies,
and procedures.
• Compensation based on performance and
industry averages.
Autonomy
• The ability to choose how tasks are performed.
• Having the information and authority needed to
make decisions about one’s work.
• Being trusted to do one’s job without interference.
• Knowing the boundaries and limits in regard to
decision-making authority.

10. Recognition
• Verbal, written, or monetary recognition from
colleagues and leader for one’s accomplishments.
• Contributing to positive relationships with
people.
• Being promoted based on performance and
accomplishments.
Growth
• A manager who assists with future career planning.
• The ability to learn from co-workers to enhance one’s
current job.
• Opportunities to grow and improve one’s current job.
• Opportunities to discuss future development needs
and interests with one’s leader.
• Opportunities to chart one’s future career path in
the organization.

11. Connectedness with Leader
• Sharing personal information.
• Making an effort to build rapport.
• Taking a personal and professional
interest in one’s direct reports.
• Acting with integrity.
Connectedness with Colleagues
• Sharing personal information
• Making an effort to build rapport
• Taking a personal and professional
interest
• Trust and integrity

12. HOW TO LEARN TO BE DILIGENT

13. Diligence to Work
6 Points to Note
Time Consciousness
Arrive on time for appointments and for work. This shows that
you are being diligent and helps you to always be prepared.
Work Carefully
People who are diligent work carefully and meticulously, being
careful not to make mistakes, and making sure that all the
information presented can be understood by others.
Volunteer for Challenges
Part of being a hard worker is pitching in when you are
needed, even when you are not directly asked.

14. Diligence to Work
6 Points to Note (Continued)
Pay More Attention to Details
Diligent people will pay attention to details and notice
inconsistences so they can be corrected.
Keep Control Over Your Emotions
It’s much harder to be a diligent, hard worker when you allow
emotions to get the best of you.
Emulate The Diligent One
Emulate others that you believe are diligent. People who make
your work easier with their diligence are excellent examples
for you to follow.

15. Summary
Factors that influence Employee
Passion
• Meaningful Work
• Collaboration
• Fairness
• Autonomy
• Recognition
• Growth
• Connectedness with Leader
• Connectedness with
Colleagues
How To Learn To Be Diligent
• Time Consciousness
• Work Carefully
• Volunteer For Challenges
• Pay More Attention to
Details
• Keep Control Over Your
Emotions
• Emulate The Diligent One

16. Resources
• http://www.kenblanchard.c
om/img/pub/Blanchard-
Employee-Passion.pdf
• <http://www.ehow.com/pri
nt/how_8462914_learn-
diligent.html
• www.google.com

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