The puzzle of motivation


 * Domain: Motivation
 * URL: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation

Introduction

 * In a TED-talk from 2009 Dan Pink talks about a new operating system for organisations.
 * Social science discovered that a system of carrot and sticks does nothing for motivation, it even blocks creativity.
 * At 12:30 Dan Pink mentions three important things that are important in the 21st century: autonomy, mastery, purpose.

Process the following

 * The candle problem, Karl Duncker
 * Sam Glucksberg, power of incentives
 * Money is not a motivator, it blocks creativity
 * Carrots and sticks don't work for 21st century tasks
 * Awards narrows the mind
 * For 21st century problems (that don't have a clear set of rules) you need right-brained, creative, conceptual kinds of abilities

Intrinsic motivation

 * At 12:10 Daniel talks about the importance of intrinsic motivation.
 * People are motivated when they like it, are interested or they are part of something important.
 * On 12:30 he mentions: autonomy, mastery, purpose.