Rewards and Punishments

ACTIVITY 2     Organizational Extrinsic Motivation

Step 1 Organizational Extrinsic Motivation

Get into groups of 3-4 and engage in conversation using the following questions:

Does Alfie Kohn’s work on Rewards and Punishments resonate with us?
Can we viscerally feel what it is like when external motivation is used?
What is the impact on our morale and our relationships?
To ourselves, peers, managers, and leaders in our organization?
What does this keep us from doing?

Step 2

Group discussion.
Where are there opportunities to change your current situation?

Mini Scenarios Involving These Ideas

Scenario 1

Helena was starting a sewing class for young teens in her impoverished neighborhood. She loved to design and sew clothes and things for her home. Her enthusiasm attracted teens who also wanted to be able to create things that would be fun and useful. Martina got three friends and they began coming Tuesdays. They couldn’t pay Helena, but they did babysit and help with laundry.