RECENT DISCOVERIES

1. MOTIVATING PEOPLE BEYOND MONEY

Thank you to Cherri Holland a New Zealand colleague who sent me a copy
of a recent article by McKinsey and Company on motivating people.
A study of 1047 managers found that noncash incentives are no less
or more effective motivators than the three highest-ranked financial
incentives. The following list includes the highest rated financial and
non-financial incentives.
( % of respondants answering either extremely or very effective)
Financial Incentives
* Performance-based cash incentives - 60%
* Increase in base pay - 52%
* Stock or stock options - 35%
Non -Financial Incentives
* Praise and commendation from immediate manager - 67%
* Attention from leaders - 63%
* Opportunities to lead projects or task forces- 62%

Article: Motivating people: Getting Beyond Cash, MkKinsely Quarterley,
November 2009 by Martin Dewhurst, Matthew Guthridge and Elizabeth Mohr.

2. UNLEASHING POSITIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE

One of the recent developments in the studies of management is the field
of Postive Organizational Scholarship. It recommends that leaders
focus on four areas to improve levels of performance and contribution in
organisations. These are a positive climate, positive relationships,
positive communication and positive meaning.
To learn more visit:
* http://www.bus.umich.edu/Positive
* http://www.compassionlab.com
* http://www.leadingwithlift.com/blog

Source: Unleashing positivitiy in the workplace, T+D January 2010,
pp 41-44 by Anne Pace

3. EXCELLENT REPORT ON PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM

The Australian Government has recently released a comprehensive report
on what the Public Sector needs to do to remain viable and effective.
This is a an excellent read if you are interested in public sector
or local government reform.
Key areas of 'Staying Ahead of the Game' report include:
* Meeting the needs of citizens
* Providing strong leadership and strategic direction
* Containing a highly capable workforce
* Operating efficiently at a consistently high standard

To download the report go to:
http://www.dpmc.gov.au/publications/aga_reform/aga_reform_blueprint/exec_summary.cfm

4. A GREAT RESOURCE ON MYERS BRIGGS

The Myers Briggs Type Indicator is still as popular as every.
On a recent assignment,I discovered a great web resource to
quickly accelerate your understanding of the sixteen personality types.
Web reference: http://www.personalitypage.com/portraits.html

5. INCREASING YOUR QUOTA OF HAPPINESS

Over the last few years there has been an increased fascination
with what people can do to increase their quota of happiness.
Martyn Newman summarises some of the key findings from the last
three decades of research. These comprise:
* Unhappier people are more likley to believe that they are at the
mercy of fate.
* Optimism and self confidence are key enablers for overcoming
adversity.
* Passionate people spend twice as much time thinking about what they've
accomplished, how achievable the task ahead is, and how capable they
are of achieve it.
* Being compassionate and kind to others leads to greater happiness.
* Once your essential needs are met, increases in income do little
to raise your level of happiness.

Source: Happiness in Management Today, April 2010, pp 30-32 by Martyn
Newman

LATEST NEWS ON ALASTAIR RYLATT

6. RECENT CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTS

Here is a selection of my latest projects:
* Conducted strategic planning and team development
workshops for Manly Council
* Presented strategic thinking programs for the NSW Land and
Management Authority
* Facilitated team development programs for Pfizer and the
NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water
* Executive coaching for a number of senior executives