A MANAGEMENT TALE, CONTINUED
THE WISE CONSULTANT traveled widely to talk with the new workers and returned to share his learnings. He told the executives of the more Purposeful nature of the new work and of the active Self-Management required for worker Engagement, and the executives could see that this was so.
“What, then, is the key to this Engagement?” asked the executives. “Is it Money for their value-added?”
“You need to provide Fair Pay, of course, and Training for skills. For there are other employers who will provide these if you do not. But I have learned that the key to Engagement is not money. It has more to do with the Heart.”
The executives bade him explain, so the consultant continued. “In truth, to actively self-manage is Demanding ...
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