Your Role As A Management In Creating A Positive, Inclusive Workplace Culture: Employee Motivation And Engagement
This week, you will prepare your second presentation to the managers of the organization you described in the Week 1 Assignment. Your topic this week is employee engagement and motivation. Using the slide template, course resources, and this week’s Discussion to guide you, provide 2–3 bullet points for each slide, along with an accompanying script in the Notes section of each slide that you would use if you were delivering the presentation to a group of managers. As in Week 1, be sure your presentation ends with a clear, actionable Call to Action.
As you prepare your presentation and script, be sure to cover all items outlined, including the incorporation of references to appropriate academic sources, such as those found in the Learning Resources or those in the Walden Library.
To prepare for this Assignment:
· Review, as needed, the following resource, which includes links to helpful information about using Microsoft PowerPoint:
o OASIS: Academic Skills Center. (n.d.). Microsoft PowerPointLinks to an external site.. Walden University. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/academic-skills-center/microsoft-office/powerpoint
· Download the Week 2 Assignment Template (PowerPoint presentation) Download Week 2 Assignment Template (PowerPoint presentation).
Submit your presentation. Using the PowerPoint template provided, address the following topics and questions in approximately 4–5 slides, excluding references:
Employee Motivation and Engagement
· Analyze the drivers of employee motivation and engagement.
· Evaluate how the culture of your selected organization supports or inhibits the drivers of employee motivation and engagement.
· Call to Action: Develop a list of at least three clear actions that could be taken by any manager and that have been demonstrated to enhance employee engagement and motivation.
Week 2 Learning Resources
Understanding Motivation and Engagement
The terms “motivation” and “engagement” are often used interchangeably, but there are some key differences. Through these resources, you will explore the differences and similarities between those concepts, as well as the key drivers of each.
· Galloway, S. M. (2016, May). Motivation or engagement? What’s the difference?Links to an external site. ProAct Safety. https://proactsafety.com/articles/motivation-or-engagement-whats-the-difference
· Peart, N. (2019, November 5). Making work less stressful and more engaging for your employees . Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2–6. http://hbr.org
· Young, S. & Wilson, B. (2022, January 27). Does company culture impact employee engagement? Links to an external site. https://blog.perceptyx.com/does-company-culture-impact-employee-engagement
How Motivation Works
Many managers take a “carrots and sticks” approach to motivation. But research shows that other factors are much more important in ensuring employees are motivated. Explore how to encourage optimal motivational outlooks through these resources.
· Chamorro-Premuzic, T., & Akhtar, R. (2018, November). Motivating your most creative employees . Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 1–7. https://hbr.org
· Fowler, S. (2014, December 12). Why the way we motivate people–and ourselves–matters Links to an external site. . Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/3039776/why-the-way-we-motivate-people-and-ourselves-matters
· Hills, L. (2021). Motivating employees without carrots and sticksLinks to an external site. . The Journal of Medical Practice Management, 37(1), 356–361.
· McGill, M. (2019, December 31). DRIVE by Daniel H. Pink animated book summary Links to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/4fGFQcgNXgs