Summary of The puzzle of motivation | Dan Pink | TED

The video presents the puzzle of motivation, suggesting a need to rethink traditional business approaches. It discusses how incentives can hinder problem-solving abilities, as seen in the candle problem experiment. The speaker emphasizes the negative impact of extrinsic motivators on tasks requiring creativity and cognitive skills. Instead, the video advocates for intrinsic motivators like autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Successful examples of autonomy implementation in companies like Atlassian and Google are provided as evidence of increased productivity and engagement. Aligning business practices with scientific findings on motivation is highlighted as crucial for creating a more effective work environment. ### Methodology: - Presenting the candle problem experiment - Showing the impact of incentives on problem-solving abilities - Discussing the importance of intrinsic motivators like autonomy, mastery, and purpose - Providing examples of companies implementing autonomy in their work environments ### Speaker: - Dan Pink

Notable Quotes

— 00:37 — « In a moment of youthful indiscretion, I went to law school. »

— 04:31 — « It dulls thinking and blocks creativity. »

— 12:17 — « We need a whole new approach. »

— 15:35 — « They show up when they want. They don't have to be in the office at a certain time, or any time. They just have to get their work done. »

— 18:25 — « I rest my case. ] »

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