Understanding Motivation
Some managers may anticipate a leadership development program with pleasure, looking forward to the lessons they will take away and the camaraderie that comes with sharing similar experiences. Others may dread it, seeing it as a drain on important work time. Some may even resent the supervisor who suggested they attend, speculating that he or she intended the experience as a “fix-it” for poor performance. Whatever the mind-set of the prospective participant, it can affect personal motivation and ultimately have a significant bearing on the program's success.
My findings reinforce the notion that people who are motivated to attend programs are eager to learn and will try hard to understand what is taught. For example, ...
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