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Self determination and goals can boost motivation when applied in the right way

Dr. Markus Nini

How self determination and goals boost motivation: An evidence-based management approach

In this CQ Dossier we have a look at the key concept of self-determination and goal-setting theory. We draw on the main theories of self-determination (SDT), mastery motivation and goal-setting theory to provide you guidelines on how best to motivate your peers, coworkers and team members.

Evidence-based Leadership, Performance management, Self-Determination Theory, Basic psychological needs, Goal Agreement, Goal setting theory

This CQ Dossier provides and overview of research and theory on effective performance management systems

Dr. Annette Towler

Effective performance management: How successful organizations manage staff

This CQ Dossier focuses on effective performance management and how organizations can initiate an effective performance management system (EPMS) that allows both managers and employees to strive for excellence.

Performance management, Performance appraisal, Performance feedback, Goal Agreement, Autonomy

What innovations do exist in the area of performance management and what is there benefit from an evidence-based management point of view?

The future of performance management: A critical review of current practices and innovations

Recently, there has been a trend among top-performing companies to reinvent their performance management systems. Organizations are discarding the traditional practice of evaluation through a system...

Employee engagement, Employee selection, Evidence-based Management, Goal Agreement, Goal setting theory, Performance appraisal, Performance management

Management incentive plans from an Evidence-based Management point of view: Controversies and innovations

Increasingly, organizations are changing the ways in which they compensate and reward their employees. This is true for the relationship between the employer and management. A management incentive...

Executive pay, Goal Agreement, Job performance, Motivation

Goals. A curse or a blessing? Six side effects that you should know when working with goals.

Are goals a curse or a blessing? Six side effects that you should know about

Management without goals? Impossible, if you believe the large number of popular science and specialized books about management topics. Goals, target agreements, and bonus systems connected to target...

Change Management, Change side effects, Goal Agreement, Leadership, Team Dynamics, Cross Functional Collaboration