In one meeting of our working group each member should write down his own personal goals and the goals the person has for the whole group. Afterwards the cards were pinned on a chart.
One person told that he would like increase the effect of his actions. As I heard this I thought this is a good parameter to judge his actions in general.
In my opinion the effect or impact your action will have is also very important for your motivation.
Example:
I had to prepar a presentation for a software. I spent many hours because I thought it will change the working habits of the whole group.
I was pretty motivated. After the presentation the group told me I did great.
Now I can see that the group is not ready to implement the software (yet or forever).
I am pretty sure that if I have to work for others once again and my foreboding is that there won't be any effect, I would not be motivated or rather won't accept the work.
Thanks for the article Steve and I will definitely test the impact my next action on a stranger, if I think I am in the right situation. I guess there will be many possible situations if you take some time to look around.  |